Doritos
Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
Food & Beverage
69
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (27)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| artificial color (Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40) | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| buttermilk | Low Risk | — |
| cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes) | Low Risk | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| Corn | Low Risk | — |
| corn flour | Low Risk | — |
| corn maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| dextrose | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| disodium guanylate | Low Risk | — |
| disodium inosinate | Low Risk | — |
| garlic powder | Low Risk | — |
| lactic acid | Low Risk | Natural acid. Safe. AHA exfoliant. |
| lactose | Low Risk | — |
| monosodium glutamate | Caution | See MSG. |
| natural & artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| onion powder | Low Risk | — |
| potassium salt | Low Risk | — |
| red and green bell peppers | Low Risk | — |
| Romano cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes) | Low Risk | — |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| skim milk | Low Risk | — |
| spices | Low Risk | — |
| sugar | Low Risk | — |
| tomato powder | Low Risk | — |
| vegetable oil (corn, canola, soybean, and/or sunflower oil) | Beneficial | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| whey | Low Risk | — |
| whey protein concentrate | Low Risk | — |