Is Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (643 mg). Monosodium Glutamate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake) and Sorbitol are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SPICES, CITRIC ACID, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SODIUM DIACETATE, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, MALIC ACID, and 11 more.

Does Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are a broad category, and their safety depends on the specific compounds used. Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; requires a warning label in the EU. Sorbitol (worth noting): Excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or laxative effects.

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Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips

Name: Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips
Brand: Doritos
SKU: 028400699129

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Listed as: TANGY TAMARIND TORTILLA CHIPS, TANGY TAMARIND

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Monosodium GlutamateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.
Worth knowing: A small number of people report sensitivity to large amounts.
For some groups
Natural and Artificial FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are a broad category, and their safety depends on the specific compounds used.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated

2 more flagged ingredients in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Frito-Lay Company
Serving size: 28 g (11 chips)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN
2VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL)
3SPICES
4CITRIC ACID
5SALT
6MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
7SODIUM DIACETATE
8SUGAR
9MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
10ONION POWDER
11YEAST EXTRACT
12MALIC ACID
13CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
14NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
15MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM POTATO)
16GARLIC POWDER
17TARTARIC ACID
18ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE)
19GUM ACACIA
20DISODIUM GUANYLATE
21DISODIUM INOSINATE
22SORBITOL
23AND EXTRACTIVES OF CHILI PEPPER.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	536 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	25 g	7 g
of which saturated	3.6 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	60.7 g	17 g
of which sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	643 mg	180 mg

Questions about Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips

Is Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (643 mg). Monosodium Glutamate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake) and Sorbitol are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SPICES, CITRIC ACID, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SODIUM DIACETATE, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, MALIC ACID, and 11 more.
Does Doritos Tangy Tamarind Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are a broad category, and their safety depends on the specific compounds used. Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; requires a warning label in the EU. Sorbitol (worth noting): Excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or laxative effects.

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