Red Quinoa Chia Corn Tortilla Chips — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Red Quinoa Chia Corn Tortilla Chips by Member's Mark TREAT — score 43/90.

Fried corn chips with a sprinkle of quinoa and chia for the label. It's a simple snack, but added sugar and refined corn flour make it a treat, not health food.

Why this verdict

• Fried in sunflower oil and salted — an indulgent snack
• Added sugar is the #3 ingredient, ahead of every ancient grain
• Quinoa, chia and flax are afterthoughts — only 2g protein per serving
• Simple, short list with no artificial flavors or emulsifiers

Ingredients (11)

• yellow corn flour (moderate) — Refined starch in the batter and breading.
• Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil; fine in the modest amounts used here.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• brown rice flour (moderate) — Another refined starch adding to the fast-carb load.
• Red Quinoa (safe) — A whole grain with protein and fiber, but present in token amounts here.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Chia Seeds (safe) — Whole seed adding fiber and omega-3 fats.
• Brown Flax Seeds (safe) — Source of fiber and omega-3, again present in trace amounts.
• Beet powder (color) (safe) — Natural coloring from beets — harmless.
• Spice and Color (safe) — Vague blanket term, but no artificial dyes flagged.
• White Quinoa (safe) — Whole grain, but at the very end of the list means barely any.