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El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS

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Is El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS healthy?

El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS scores 15/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is primarily made from corn and corn oil, with the latter being a seed oil that is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation.

Does El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS?

El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS compare to other salty snacks?

El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS ranks #59 of 118 salty snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Jesse & Ben's House-Cut Fries Tallow & Sea Salt at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Corn counts in its favor; Corn Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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El Ranchero Food Products EL RANCHERO, TORTILLA CHIPS

El Ranchero Food Products
Contains seed oils
15 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Authentico Foods
Category Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is primarily made from corn and corn oil, with the latter being a seed oil that is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation. The use of corn oil, a processed ingredient, significantly impacts the healthiness of the product. Additionally, as a processed food, it is subject to a score cap due to its level of processing and the presence of industrial seed oils.

Key ingredients 4

Corn Oil
Very Bad

Corn oil is a processed fat that can be high in unhealthy trans fats or omega-6 fatty acids, which may not be ideal for a balanced diet.

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Lime
Neutral

Lime is used to enhance flavor and may add a subtle citrus note to the chips.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor, making the chips more savory and enjoyable.

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Corn
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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