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Xochitl Corn Chip Salted
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Xochitl Corn Chip Salted

Xochitl
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Xochitl Corn Chip Salted arrives on the shelf as a straightforward, slightly upscale tortilla-chip option: a 12‑oz flexible bag you’d find in the chips & crackers aisle, often shelved near salsas, guacamoles, and Mexican pantry staples like tortillas and canned beans. It reads as a snack for people who want a familiar chip with a cleaner-ingredient story — the ingredient list is short and readable: white corn, organic palm olein oil, water, lime, and sea salt — so marketing leans on simplicity and heritage rather than heavy flavor engineering. Store displays sometimes cluster Xochitl with premium or “natural” snack brands rather than mass-market chip giants. Occasions for purchase include game-day spreads, movie-night snacking, or packing for a road trip and park picnic; the brand’s cultural positioning skews toward consumers seeking authentic, Latin-rooted snacks presented in a contemporary, health-aware package — often adults in their 20s–50s who value ingredient transparency. Label characteristics play up the minimal-ingredient list and the inclusion of “organic” palm oil, which creates a mild health halo; there’s little kid-targeted art or cartooning, and no bold health claims beyond the simple ingredients. Processing context: made by milling and frying corn and seasoning with lime and salt — a processed snack but not a heavily formulated product. Sensory details: thin, crisp shards with a light, flaky snap, a clean corn aroma, bright lime lift and a restrained salt finish; people commonly scoop salsa or guacamole with them or eat them straight from the bag as a crunchy, portable ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 12
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

White, Corn,, Organic, Palm, Olein, Oil,, Water,, Lime,, and, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product contains a short list of recognizable ingredients without industrial additives, but it is an industrially processed fried snack (refined palm olein oil and manufacturing steps), placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Xochitl Corn Chip Salted

Ah, the age-old question! Xochitl Corn Chips are made with simple ingredients like white corn, organic palm olein oil, and sea salt, which is a nice change from snacks loaded with artificial stuff. They're not exactly a superfood, but if you're looking for a crunchy treat that won't derail your day, they can fit nicely into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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