Tostitos

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Tostitos Salsa Con Queso is a product that fails to meet the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options as defined by our website’s standards. This cheese dip is not organic, contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, and includes a range of additives and artificial colors that are considered potentially harmful or known to be harmful by our evaluation process.

The product contains non-organic ingredients, which immediately reduces its standing in our scoring system. The presence of GMOs further detracts from its overall rating. Particular concern arises from the inclusion of additives such as natural flavors and soy lecithin, which, despite their prevalence in processed foods, are flagged in our system for their potential harm. The dip also contains ingredients like sodium hexametaphosphate and sodium citrate, which contribute to its low score.

More alarming are the known harmful additives present in this salsa con queso. Maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate (MSG) are two such ingredients that have been associated with negative health impacts. The artificial colors Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 are synthetic dyes that have been the subject of scrutiny and are considered detrimental by our standards.

Additionally, the use of corn oil as a primary fat source is another reason for the deduction of points. This type of oil is often highly processed and is a source of concern for those seeking cleaner food options due to its typical origin from GMO corn and potential health implications.

Given the multitude of ingredients that raise health concerns, the Tostitos Salsa Con Queso receives the lowest possible score on our scale. This reflects our commitment to guiding consumers toward products made with organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients. As such, we advise consumers to steer clear of this product in favor of alternatives that align better with the pursuit of a cleaner diet.