However, there’s one particular flavor that’s not vegan since it has dairy. They also have Tostitos chips that are rolled up to make “rolls”, as well as several flavorings for traditional Tostitos, a nine-grain chip, and a variety of styles and thicknesses. Harmful to your health. Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction. The natural diversity of organisms, which allows vegetation to adapt to new environments and last longer, is limited in the GMO process. Companies are not yet required to label their products as GMO or non-GMO, although many food companies are recognizing the trend and labeling their products anyway. Make sure to check below or read the back though, as even the most unsuspecting flavors, like the hint of lime flavor, contain dairy (sour cream). The secret to the success of Tostitos lies in the way they are made. © 2018 Is It Bad For You, LLC. Suggest improvement or correction. TOSTITOS® Hint of Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips are the Original Restaurant Style tortilla chips you love, with a zesty lime flavor to complement all your favorite dips. In general, all non-flavored varieties of Tostitos chips and all salsas are vegan friendly. To unlock unlimited content and other premium features, become a member for just $5 per month. Harmful to your health. A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. More beneficial to your health than not. Please turn your Ad Blocker off to see this content. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tends to consistently deny the toxicity of products banned or given strict restrictions in other countries. Written by DeeAnne Oldham We will also get rid of ads... forever! Tostitos have recently come out with additional varieties including an organic, GMO-free blue corn chip. There are 2 that might or might not be vegan due to the sugar: Multigrain Scoops and Black Bean & Garlic Triangles. Still, moderation is important. Moderation is important. They would be appropriate to consume occasionally for events, such as special gatherings with family or friends. It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. You've read 3 articles - nice! True Mexican tortilla chips are made with stone ground corn masa flour. TOSTITOS ® Hint of Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips are the TOSTITOS ® Original Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips you love, with a zesty lime flavor to complement all your favorite dips. If you enjoying consuming Tostitos, this new product is an excellent alternative to the original version. Thank you! While most of the Tostitos variants out there are definitely vegan-friendly, some are rather questionable due to the addition of sugar (possibly bone-char processed), and these are the Black Bean & Garlic Triangles and the Multigrain Scoops. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. 'N' stands for neutral. There is no doubt that the FDA has outside influences affecting their decisions. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Very healthy and numerous health benefits. The flavours that are definitely excluded from a vegan diet are … We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious. Most corn harvested and used by commercial food companies in the U.S. today is genetically modified (GMO). A big problem with original Tostitos, as with any corn chip, is the source of the corn. The high level of salt can also contribute to hypotension and heart disease if consumed excessively. The best way to avoid all GMOs is to buy exclusively organic, as in order to be labeled organic, it cannot contain GMOs. Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Tostitos corn chips are made with high-glycemic white corn, greatly impacting blood sugar and can contribute to health problems related to high blood sugar, diabetes II, hypotension, obesity, and more. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Your taste buds can’t help but dance a tangy salsa, so get dipping! A serving of 7 chips has 140 calories. There is no fiber in those 18 grams of carbs to redeem them. Side effects are rare. Not all Tostitos products are vegan, but there are plenty of Tostitos’ chips and dips that are suitable for vegans, especially the unflavored chips and the salsa dips. Tostitos has catered to this use of their chips by marketing Tostitos “Scoops,” Tostitos chips formed into tiny bowls to make them more conducive to scooping up dip. Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. Instead, the full amount hits your blood sugar. Suggest improvement or correction to this article Most are, but a few contain dairy in them (cheese) so just make sure to not get those and you should be good to go. They are round chips made of white corn and measure about 1 1/3 inches in diameter.