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Late July Snacks, Green Goddess Tortilla Chips, 7.8-Oz. Bag: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Late July

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Late July snacks, green goddess tortilla chips, 7.8-oz. bag received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a corn chip with a recognizable base, but the seasoning does much of the work and reads more like a flavor system than a simple recipe. The refined oil blend and vague natural flavor push it into occasional-snack territory rather than an everyday pick. Reasonable as an occasional treat, especially if you enjoy the flavor. Main considerations include refined seed oil blend, vague natural flavor system, and multi-ingredient seasoning blend. Simpler options: Look for chips fried in olive or avocado oil with simple seasoning; choose plain corn chips and add fresh herbs and real cheese yourself.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Vague natural flavor system
  • Multi-ingredient seasoning blend

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for chips fried in olive or avocado oil with simple seasoning
  • Choose plain corn chips and add fresh herbs and real cheese yourself

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Late July Snacks, Green Goddess Tortilla Chips, 7.8-Oz. Bag
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00815099022006
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

Snacks, Green Goddess Tortilla Chips, 7.8-Oz. Bag

Late July

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Canola, sunflower, and safflower oils plus "Natural Flavor" and maltodextrin add refined, vague inputs to an otherwise simple corn base.

Consider This

The seasoning blend stacks maltodextrin, sugar, sweet whey, nonfat dry milk, and natural flavor, a formulation-heavy flavor system.

Good Substitutes

Try corn tortillas or chips fried in olive oil, seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and real Parmesan.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a corn chip with a recognizable base, but the seasoning does much of the work and reads more like a flavor system than a simple recipe. The refined oil blend and vague natural flavor push it into occasional-snack territory rather than an everyday pick. Reasonable as an occasional treat, especially if you enjoy the flavor.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Vague natural flavor system
  • Multi-ingredient seasoning blend

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, canola) — Refined seed oil blend with variable makeup
  • Natural flavor — Undisclosed flavor composition
  • Autolyzed yeast extract — Processed flavor enhancer

Highest concern ingredients

  • Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, canola) (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend with variable sourcing.
  • Natural flavor (6/10) — Undisclosed flavor system.
  • Green Goddess Seasoning (5/10) — Composite blend with many sub-ingredients.

Better choice tips

  • Look for chips fried in olive or avocado oil with simple seasoning.
  • Choose plain corn chips and add fresh herbs and real cheese yourself.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC WHOLE GROUND YELLOW CORN, VEGETABLE OILS (SUNFLOWER AND/OR SAFFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA), GREEN GODDESS SEASONING (ORGANIC CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SEA SALT, SUGAR, SPICES [INCLUDING BASIL], AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ORGANIC SOUR CREAM [CREAM, NONFAT MILK CULTURES], CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR, ONION POWDER, ORGANIC PARMESAN CHEESE [PARTIALLY SKIM MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ORGANIC SWEET WHEY, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC NONFAT DRY MILK, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE). CONTAINS: MILK.

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

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

  1. Vegetable oils (sunflower and/or safflower and/or canola)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils with variable blend makeup.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil blend, interchangeable sourcing.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil blend with variable sourcing.

  2. Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor makeup; many users prefer to know more.

    Additional note

    Undisclosed flavor system, source and makeup unspecified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.

  3. Green Goddess SeasoningConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Blended seasoning system with many sub-components.

    Additional note

    Seasoning blend with multiple sub-ingredients listed together.

    Family watchlist

    Composite seasoning blend with many sub-ingredients.

  4. Autolyzed yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Processed yeast extract used to boost savory flavor.

    Additional note

    Yeast-derived flavor enhancer, processed extract.

    Family watchlist

    Processed flavor enhancer from yeast.

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  1. Organic corn maltodextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined carbohydrateAdditive

    What this is

    Refined carbohydrate

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch derivative used as a flavor carrier.

    Additional note

    Refined corn starch derivative used for bulk and carrying flavor.

  2. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar in the seasoning blend.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener in seasoning.

  3. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant functioning as a flavor and preservation aid.

    Additional note

    Acidulant, commonly produced by fermentation.

  4. Organic sweet wheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dairy fraction added for flavor and texture.

    Additional note

    Dairy byproduct used for flavor and bulk.

  5. Spices (including basil)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad category hides individual spice sources.

    Additional note

    Broad spice category, individual spices not disclosed.

    Family watchlist

    Broad spice category without individual disclosure.

  6. Organic sour cream (cream, nonfat milk cultures)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy ingredient with cultures.

    Additional note

    Dairy culture ingredient in seasoning.

  7. Organic Parmesan cheese (partially skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable cheese with standard enzymes.

    Additional note

    Real cheese with enzymes and cultures.

  8. Organic nonfat dry milkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dried dairy ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dried dairy ingredient, category-normal processing.

  9. Organic lemon juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Concentrated fruit juice, recognizable.

    Additional note

    Concentrated citrus juice, mild processing.

  10. VinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Traditional, recognizable acidic ingredient.

    Additional note

    Traditional acid, category-normal processing.

  11. Onion powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried vegetable, recognizable.

    Additional note

    Dried onion, category-normal processing.

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

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole grain corn base, recognizable ingredient.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning, recognizable.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

  14. Garlic powderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple dried vegetable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried garlic, recognizable.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based analysis of how simple or formulation-heavy a food appears. It is not a medical safety rating or health recommendation. 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.

  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "cheese". 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 "maltodextrin", "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 "maltodextrin", "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 (Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, canola))

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, canola))

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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 Snacks, Green Goddess Tortilla Chips, 7.8-Oz. Bag 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 Snacks, Green Goddess Tortilla Chips, 7.8-Oz. Bag shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Late July Snacks, Green Goddess Tortilla Chips, 7.8-Oz. Bag: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Organic sweet whey. 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 the base ingredient; Low added sugar per serving; Modest fiber from corn.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Seed oil blend (sunflower, safflower, canola); Seasoning with maltodextrin, sugar, and multiple additives; Sodium around 160 mg per serving, moderate for a snack.

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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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.

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