Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime · Palm Oil Free

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Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis

On the label

Corn masa flourprocessed with limeiodized saltsugarcitric acidsoy proteinyeastmonosodium glutamate

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsPalm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
500 kcal
Fat
26.7 g
Saturated fat
8.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
56.7 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
6.7 g
Protein
6.7 g
Salt
3.6 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Corn masa flour (processed with lime), soybean and/or palm and/or canola oil, iodized salt, sugar, natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, soy protein, yeast, monosodium glutamate, maltodextrin, sodium diacetate, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, ar

Detailed analysis: why is Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Corn masa flour (processed with lime), soybean and/or palm and/or canola oil, iodized salt, sugar, natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, soy protein, yeast, monosodium glutamate, maltodextrin, sodium diacetate, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, ar. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 26.7g of fat, and 56.7g of carbohydrates.

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Palm Oil Free?

No, Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime contains palm oil: the ingredients list names Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.

Does Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Corn masa flour (processed with lime), soybean and/or palm and/or canola oil, iodized salt, sugar, natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, soy pro...

What are the nutritional facts of Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime?

Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime contains 500 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 56.7g of carbohydrates, and 26.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime?

Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime lists 0 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Takis, Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.