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Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives

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Is Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives healthy?

Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives scores 8/100 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 vegetable oils, including corn, canola, and sunflower oils, which are high in omega-6 fatty acids and can promote inflammation.

Does Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives?

Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives compare to other salty snacks?

Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives ranks #71 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 Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Corn counts in its favor; Vegetable 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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Santitas White Corn Tortilla Chips - 11oz: Gluten-Free, No Preservatives

Santitas
Contains seed oils
8 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by PepsiCo
Category Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is primarily made from corn and vegetable oils, including corn, canola, and sunflower oils, which are high in omega-6 fatty acids and can promote inflammation. The use of these oils, along with the processing involved in making the chips, results in a high level of processing. Despite being gluten-free and having no preservatives, the presence of seed oils significantly impacts the healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 3

Vegetable Oil
Very Bad

Sources: corn, canola, and/or sunflower oil. The vegetable oils used are highly processed and contain unhealthy fats, which may contribute to inflammation and other health issues.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor but can contribute to high sodium intake if consumed in excess.

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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

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