Cereals and Grains

Tortilla chips scoops

Tortilla chips scoops
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Ingredient Information

Name

Tortilla chips scoops

Category

Cereals and Grains

Popularity

10 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Tostitos Scoops are a type of tortilla chip shaped like a bowl, specifically designed to make it easier to enjoy salsas, dips, and guacamole without breaking easily. They are made primarily from nixtamalized corn, oil, and salt, which gives them a crunchy texture and a slightly salty flavor, making them ideal for accompanying appetizers and snacks at gatherings or casual meals.

This product originates from Mexico and is part of the broad tradition of totopos or corn chips consumed in various Latin American countries and the United States. Their "scoop" shape differentiates them from flat chips, as they can hold a larger amount of dip without falling apart.

Their notable properties include their carbohydrate content derived from corn, and they are a relatively low-fat option when consumed in moderation. They are versatile and are used in recipes to be served with guacamole, pico de gallo, melted cheese, or any type of salsa.

In different Hispanic American countries, Tostitos Scoops may also be known as spoon-shaped totopos, bowl-shaped corn chips, or simply scoops, although an exact commercial synonym does not always exist. However, the term totopos is the most general one for referring to this type of corn-based snack.

Nutritional Properties

3.4g
fiber
210mg
sodium
20mg
calcium
58mcg
folate
0.7mg
iron
124mg
potassium
0g
sugars
140
calories
2g
protein
0mg
vitamin c
7g
total fat
1g
saturated fat
18g
carbohydrates

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