Trader Joes
Flavor:
Salsa Verde Flavored Corn Tortilla Chips
Ingredients:
White Corn Flour, Sunflower Oil (Sunflower, Safflower, Canola, And/or Corn Oil), Salsa Verde Seasoning (Salt, Chili Peppers, Dextrose, Tomato Powder, Citric Acid [acidulant], Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sugar, Vinegar Powder [maltodextrin, Distilled Vinegar], Tomatillo Powder, Green Bell Pepper Powder, Corn Syrup Solids, Dried Parsley, Lime Juice Solids, Natural Flavors), Cilantro Flakes, Spinach Powder, Trace Of Lime.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde Flavored Corn Tortilla Chips fall at the bottom of our cleaner food options scale. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which significantly impacts its rating. Furthermore, the ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, as well as additional sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup, which are more detrimental. These factors contribute to the product’s low score.
The chips also contain several additives that raise concerns. Natural flavors and flavorings, which are often ambiguous in their composition, are present and lead to further deductions. Maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is another key ingredient that negatively affects the product’s rating. Moreover, the chips are cooked in oils that are considered harmful, including canola and corn oil, which are often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation.
Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde Flavored Corn Tortilla Chips are made with white corn flour and seasoned with a salsa verde mix that includes a variety of spices and vegetable powders. Cilantro flakes and spinach powder are also included, which might suggest an attempt to incorporate vegetable elements, but this is overshadowed by the negative aspects of the other ingredients.
The overall assessment of this product is clear. Despite the potential appeal of a salsa verde flavored snack, the health implications of the ingredients used are significant. The chips do not align with our standards for cleaner food options due to the inclusion of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, harmful sugars, and questionable additives and oils. Therefore, our advice is to avoid this product in favor of healthier alternatives that prioritize natural, organic, and non-GMO ingredients without the addition of harmful sugars or additives.
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