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Tostitos
Flavor:
Mexican Style Three Cheese
Ingredients:
Corn, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil), Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Buttermilk, Natural Flavors, Onion Powder, Whey, Garlic Powder, Green Bell Peppers, Tomato Powder, Chilean Salt, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Gum Acacia, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Spices, Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cotija Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Sugar, Guar Gum, Paprika Extracts, Annatto Extracts, And Turmeric Extracts Contains Milk Ingredients.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Tostitos Mexican Style Three Cheese falls at the lower end of the health spectrum on our cleaner food gauge. This product, a non-organic option, incorporates both genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and added sugars, detracting significantly from its overall health value. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors compounds concerns, while the presence of maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, further diminishes its standing. The utilization of oils like canola and unspecified vegetable oils, which we classify as harmful, also detracts from the product’s healthfulness.
The Tostitos Mexican Style Three Cheese is composed of a base of corn and a variety of oils, including corn, canola, and sunflower. The flavor profile is built using a blend of maltodextrin, salts, and dairy components—such as buttermilk, whey, and a trio of cheeses (cheddar, parmesan, and cotija)—all of which contribute to the product’s creamy, cheesy taste. However, these ingredients are overshadowed by the negative health implications of the additives. The presence of sugar, although minimal, is another factor that cannot be overlooked.
Additional elements like garlic and onion powders, green bell peppers, tomato powder, and a selection of spices offer some semblance of natural flavoring, yet they are eclipsed by the artificial and natural flavorings that raise health concerns. Furthermore, the inclusion of food colorings such as paprika, annatto, and turmeric extracts, while less alarming than synthetic dyes, still warrants a cautious approach to consumption.
Given the product’s low green leaf rating, those seeking healthier snack options are advised to consider alternatives. The Tostitos Mexican Style Three Cheese is not recommended for consumers aiming to maintain a diet centered around clean eating principles. With its array of non-preferred ingredients and the absence of organic certification or non-GMO assurance, this product does not align with the standards of our clean food criteria.
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