Why is Tortilla chips nature classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product falls into NOVA group 3 because it is manufactured from refined corn flour, added sunflower oil and salt, involving industrial steps such as mixing, shaping and baking, but it contains no additives, the additive count is zero, so no preservatives, colours or flavour enhancers are present.

How does the salt content in Tortilla chips nature affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.74 g of salt per 100 g, this snack provides a moderate sodium amount, far lower than the average snack’s 52.58 g per 100 g, but it still contributes to daily intake, so people with hypertension should consume it in limited portions to stay within the recommended 5 g of salt per day.

Is the corn flour in Tortilla chips nature safe for people with gluten intolerance?

Corn flour is naturally gluten‑free, and the ingredient list shows only corn flour, sunflower oil and salt, so the product does not contain wheat, barley or rye and is safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Bouton d'or • 150 g

Tortilla chips nature

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Tortilla chips nature are plain corn tortilla chips sold by Bouton d’or in a 150 g polypropylene bag at Intermarché stores. They belong to the salty snacks family (PNNS groups: Salty snacks and Appetizers), carry a Nutri‑Score of C, are classified in NOVA group 3 (processed), and are made from 79 % corn flour, 20 % sunflower oil and 1 % salt, resulting in high fat, moderate salt and low sugar. While the snack provides modest protein (6.4 g/100 g) and fiber (4 g/100 g) and is vegan, its high fat content and added salt limit its suitability for low‑fat or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal485 kcal

Fat20.6 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates66.5 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack items, Tortilla chips nature contain only 0.6 g of sugar (vs 3.84 g/100 g), about 20 g of fat (vs 23.61 g/100 g) and 0.74 g of salt (vs 52.58 g/100 g), making them lower in sugar and salt while slightly lower in fat than typical snacks.

Ingredients

Farine de mais 79%, huile de tournesol 20%, sel,

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Itinéraire des Saveurs

400 g