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Late July Snacks Jalapeno Lime Tortilla Chips: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Late July

Quick answer

High integrity

Late July snacks jalapeno lime tortilla chips received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a short list for a snack chip, and the corn and avocado oil are straightforward. The jalapeno lime seasoning brings in several refined and helper ingredients, including dextrose, maltodextrin, yeast extract, and an unspecified "spices" entry. It works as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include dextrose and maltodextrin add refined carbohydrate inputs, yeast extract and unspecified spices add flavor system opacity, and multiple powdered acid and flavor carriers. Simpler options: Look for chips with a short list naming each seasoning directly; choose plain tortilla chips and add your own lime and jalapeno seasoning.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Dextrose and maltodextrin add refined carbohydrate inputs
  • Yeast extract and unspecified spices add flavor system opacity
  • Multiple powdered acid and flavor carriers

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for chips with a short list naming each seasoning directly
  • Choose plain tortilla chips and add your own lime and jalapeno seasoning

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Late July Snacks Jalapeno Lime Tortilla Chips
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00815099022587
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 Jalapeno Lime Tortilla Chips

Late July

High integrity

Warning Signs

Dextrose, maltodextrin, and a "Spices" bucket sit alongside the corn and avocado oil, so the seasoning is doing more work than the chips.

Consider This

Dextrose, maltodextrin, citric acid, and yeast extract are the flavor and helper inputs that make a seasoning blend feel more engineered.

Good Substitutes

Try plain tortilla chips fried in avocado oil and dusted with fresh lime zest, sea salt, and sliced jalapeno you season yourself.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short list for a snack chip, and the corn and avocado oil are straightforward. The jalapeno lime seasoning brings in several refined and helper ingredients, including dextrose, maltodextrin, yeast extract, and an unspecified "spices" entry. It works as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Dextrose and maltodextrin add refined carbohydrate inputs
  • Yeast extract and unspecified spices add flavor system opacity
  • Multiple powdered acid and flavor carriers

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Dextrose — Refined sugar form
  • Maltodextrin — Refined carrier ingredient
  • Yeast extract — Flavor enhancer
  • Spices — Unspecified spice category

Highest concern ingredients

  • Jalapeno lime seasoning (5/10) — Compound seasoning hiding several sub-ingredients.
  • Yeast extract (5/10) — Concentrated flavor enhancer.
  • Spices (5/10) — Broad, unspecified category.

Better choice tips

  • Look for chips with a short list naming each seasoning directly.
  • Choose plain tortilla chips and add your own lime and jalapeno seasoning.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC WHOLE GROUND YELLOW CORN, AVOCADO OIL, JALAPENO LIME SEASONING (DEXTROSE, SEA SALT, JALAPENO PEPPERS, GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, VINEGAR POWDER [MALTODEXTRIN, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR], YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, LIME JUICE POWDER [MALTODEXTRIN, LIME JUICE], CITRIC ACID).

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

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

  1. Jalapeno lime seasoningConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSeasoning blendVague label term

    What this is

    Seasoning blend

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Compound seasoning hides multiple sub-ingredients behind one label.

    Additional note

    Blended seasoning containing several helper and refined components.

  2. Yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Concentrated savory flavor component that adds formulation depth.

    Additional note

    Concentrated flavor ingredient used for savory depth.

  3. SpicesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified spice category hides exact components.

    Additional note

    Broad category; the specific spices are not named.

    Family watchlist

    Unspecified spice category

  4. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar form that some users may prefer to limit.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar used as a flavor and browning helper.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sugar form

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  1. Vinegar powderConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor helperAdditive

    What this is

    Flavor helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Powdered acid system built on a maltodextrin carrier.

    Additional note

    Powdered vinegar carried on maltodextrin, a processed carrier.

  2. MaltodextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernCarrierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Carrier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Refined carbohydrate used as a carrier in seasoning systems.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived carrier and filler.

    Family watchlist

    Refined carrier ingredient

  3. Lime juice powderConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor helperAdditive

    What this is

    Flavor helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Powdered citrus flavor built on a maltodextrin carrier.

    Additional note

    Dried lime juice carried on maltodextrin.

  4. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acid additive used to adjust flavor and shelf life.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant used for tang and preservation.

  5. Avocado oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernCooking oil

    What this is

    Cooking oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined oil, but a less common and recognizable frying choice.

    Additional note

    Plant oil used for frying; mildly refined.

  6. Green bell pepper powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried vegetable powder with normal preparation.

    Additional note

    Dried and ground vegetable powder; category-normal processing.

  7. White distilled vinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Common acid, low concern on its own.

    Additional note

    Standard acid used for tang; mildly processed.

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

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable base ingredient with no formulation layer.

    Additional note

    Whole grain corn base; recognizable and simple.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

  10. Jalapeno peppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole vegetable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole pepper ingredient providing the flavor base.

  11. Onion powderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dried seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried and ground onion; simple seasoning.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dried seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried and ground garlic; simple seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient list is to a simple, recognizable profile. It is not a medical safety rating and does not make health claims. 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 "avocado", "avocado oil". 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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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper", "peppers". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper", "peppers". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper", "peppers". 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", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

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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 Jalapeno Lime 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 Snacks Jalapeno Lime Tortilla Chips shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Late July Snacks Jalapeno Lime Tortilla Chips: 1g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Dextrose. 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 yellow corn as first ingredient; Short, recognizable ingredient list; No artificial colors or sweeteners detected.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Fried-style chip with added fat per serving; Seasoning blend includes dextrose and maltodextrin; Low protein and fiber for the calories.

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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