Why is Cool Tortilla Chips classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is a manufactured snack made from refined maize, sunflower oil, dairy powders and several flavor enhancers; the presence of added sugars, citric acid (E330) and paprika extract (E160c) as colour, together with processing steps such as powdering and flavouring, place it in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Cool Tortilla Chips affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.4 g of sugar and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the chip provides relatively low sugar but a moderate amount of salt; for diabetes the sugar amount is modest, yet the overall carbohydrate load (≈62.6 g) can raise blood glucose, while the salt contributes to sodium intake that may be problematic for hypertension and should be limited.

Is the milk present in Cool Tortilla Chips a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains whey powder, buttermilk powder, skimmed milk and cheddar cheese powder, all of which are listed as milk allergens, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid it despite the vegetarian label.

Tesco • 200g

Cool Tortilla Chips

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cool Tortilla Chips are a Tesco-branded salty snack that falls into the Salty snacks group of processed foods. Per 100 g they deliver 25 g of fat (including 2.1 g saturated), 1.3 g of salt, 2.4 g of sugars, 2.7 g of fiber and 6.1 g of protein, earning a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) rating, which reflects both the high fat content and the modest protein and fiber contributions. The ingredient list includes whey, buttermilk and cheddar cheese powders, so the product is not vegan and carries a milk allergen warning despite being labelled vegetarian.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal505 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates62.6 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average corn-chip snack, Cool Tortilla Chips contain less sugar (2.4 g vs 3.8 g) and far less salt (1.3 g vs 52.4 g), while their fat content is slightly higher (25 g vs 23.6 g).

Ingredients

Maize, Sunflower Oil, Whey Powder (_Milk_), Salt, Buttermilk Powder (_Milk_), Onion Powder, Dextrose, Sugar, Tomato Powder, Flavouring (_Milk_), Garlic Powder, Dried Skimmed Milk, Citric Acid, Yeast Extract, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese Powder (_Milk_), Cheese Powder (_Milk_), Colour (Paprika Extract).

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