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Late July Multigrain Sea Salt & Lime Organic Tortilla Chips: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Late July

Quick answer

High integrity

Late July multigrain sea salt & lime organic tortilla chips received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable ingredient list with no emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial colors, or vague flavor systems. The main considerations are the refined oil blend and added cane sugar, which place it in a category-normal snack rather than a highly engineered one. It fits best as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined seed oil blend and added cane sugar. Simpler options: Look for chips fried in a single named oil or baked versions; choose products with no added sugar if that matters to you.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Added cane sugar

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for chips fried in a single named oil or baked versions
  • Choose products with no added sugar if that matters to you

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Late July Multigrain Sea Salt & Lime Organic Tortilla Chips
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00815099021740
Serving size
28 g
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Multigrain Sea Salt & Lime Organic Tortilla Chips

Late July

High integrity

Warning Signs

Refined-leaning organic cane sugar and a vegetable oil blend (safflower and/or sunflower) are the main points to note, though the list stays short.

Consider This

The corn, brown rice, chia, and sea salt are recognizable, and the oil and sugar are refined inputs rather than factory-formulated additives.

Good Substitutes

Whole-food corn tortillas fried briefly in a neutral oil you already have, or baked corn chips seasoned with lime and sea salt.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short, recognizable ingredient list with no emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial colors, or vague flavor systems. The main considerations are the refined oil blend and added cane sugar, which place it in a category-normal snack rather than a highly engineered one. It fits best as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Added cane sugar

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Organic vegetable oil (safflower and/or sunflower) — Refined seed oil with unspecified source blend.
  • Organic cane sugar — Added refined sweetener.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Organic vegetable oil (safflower and/or sunflower) (5/10) — Refined seed oil blend with vague source specification.
  • Organic cane sugar (3/10) — Refined sweetener.

Better choice tips

  • Look for chips fried in a single named oil or baked versions.
  • Choose products with no added sugar if that matters to you.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC WHOLE GROUND CORN, ORGANIC VEGETABLE OIL (SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER), ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, SEA SALT, LIME OIL.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Organic vegetable oil (safflower and/or sunflower)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who track fats.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil; source blend not fully specified.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil blend

  2. Organic cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added sugar is a refined sweetener some users prefer to limit.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, present in small amount.

    Family watchlist

    Added refined sweetener

  3. Lime oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring

    What this is

    Flavoring

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    A concentrated citrus oil adds flavor but is a refined fraction.

    Additional note

    Citrus-derived oil used for flavor.

  4. Organic whole ground cornConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole grain base with no added formulation.

    Additional note

    Whole grain corn, recognizable food.

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  1. Organic brown riceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple whole grain adding texture and variety.

    Additional note

    Whole grain rice, recognizable food.

  2. Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed with no added processing.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable food.

  3. Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning salt.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity foods. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Organic vegetable oil (safflower and/or sunflower))

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Late July Multigrain Sea Salt & Lime Organic Tortilla Chips highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Late July Multigrain Sea Salt & Lime Organic Tortilla Chips shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Late July Multigrain Sea Salt & Lime Organic Tortilla Chips: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic whole ground corn as first ingredient; Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3 fats; Low sodium for a chip.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Safflower/sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil; Added organic cane sugar; Low protein per serving.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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