Old El Paso

Tortilla Chips

Barcode 8410076481740

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No — Tortilla Chips is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is simple: corn, high oleic sunflower oil, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

high oleic sunflower oil

A refined oil pressed from high oleic sunflower seeds, used as a cooking fat with high monounsaturated fat content.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Tortilla Chips

Is Tortilla Chips ultra-processed?

No — Tortilla Chips by Old El Paso is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is simple: corn, high oleic sunflower oil, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this would not be considered ultra-processed.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.