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Xochitl Corn Chip Spicy Chips with Lime
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Xochitl Corn Chip Spicy Chips with Lime

Xochitl
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
135
Calories
2g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Xochitl Corn Chip Spicy Chips with Lime arrives in a 12 oz retail bag that you'd spot on the snack aisle near tortilla chips, salsas, and guacamole bowls — often shelved alongside other premium, Latin-inspired chip brands and near the refrigerated dips. It reads like a party-ready, pantry-stable product for grab-and-go occasions: game nights, movie nights, road trips, or an impromptu backyard gathering. The Xochitl brand leans into a heritage, slightly artisanal positioning, evoking Mexican snack traditions with a modern, gourmet twist; packaging and flavor cues target adults seeking bolder, restaurant-style chips rather than child-focused cartoon branding. Label characteristics include simple ingredient listing and a nod to “organic” via the palm olein oil, projecting a mild health halo of naturalness even though it’s a fried snack; no obvious kid-targeted imagery. In plain terms, these are an industrially produced snack — made from milled white corn and fried in refined oil with acidity regulators and spices added — so they sit on the packaged-snack end of the spectrum. Sensory impressions are immediate: a thin, crisp crunch that shatters with each bite, a bright, zesty lime tang tempered by salty heat from red and black pepper and rounded by garlic notes; citric acid boosts the lime snap. The 12 oz bag is ideal for sharing and ritualized use — scooping into a bowl beside salsa or guacamole, topping a chili or salad for crunch, or eaten straight from the bag while watching a film. Overall, it reads as a convenient, flavor-forward snack bridging everyday indulgence and ethnically flavored premium positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 12
Calories135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium150mg7%
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,, Sea, Salt,, Black, Pepper,, Red, Pepper,, Citric, Acid,, and, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is an industrially produced fried snack containing refined oil (organic palm olein) and additives like citric acid, which places it in the NOVA ultra-processed category despite simple-sounding ingredients.

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Common Questions about Xochitl Corn Chip Spicy Chips with Lime

The Spicy Chips with Lime are a tasty snack option that can fit into a balanced diet. They’re made with simple, recognizable ingredients like corn and lime, and they contain no added sugars or preservatives. However, like any snack, moderation is key—especially since they do have a bit of fat and salt.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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