Veganorywhey permeate is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.
Is Pirkka Tortilla Chips Cheese vegan?
Pirkka · Barcode 6410405084392 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains whey permeate, dairy, whey. Contains whey permeate, dairy, and 5 other ingredients, which are animal-derived.
Why it is not veganwhey permeate, dairy, whey, lactose
39 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-06-27
Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.
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What the ingredient list tells us
Original label (source language)
maissi (71 %) (EU), auringonkukkaöljy, juustomausteseos (8 %) [herapermeaatti (_maitovalmiste_), _juustojauhe_ (herajauhe (_maitovalmiste_), laktoosi, herapermeaatti (_maitovalmiste_), _juusto_, happo (E330), värit (E160c, E160b), _piimäjauhe_, suola, _maito_), herajauhe (_maitovalmiste_), suola, sokeri, dekstroosi, mausteet, karamellisokeri, carobjauhe, aromi (sis. _maito_), happo (E330), väri (E160c), hapettumisenestoaine (E392)]. Saattaa sisältää pieniä määriä soijaa, selleriä ja sinappia.
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Animal-derived ingredients identified
dairy is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.
Whey is derived from milk.
Lactose is milk sugar and is dairy-derived.
Cheese is a dairy product.
buttermilk powder is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.
Milk is an animal-derived dairy ingredient.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
Unspecified flavourings may contain carriers or ingredients of animal origin.
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
Recognised ingredient entries (39)
maissieuauringonkukkaöljyjuustomausteseosherapermeaattimaitovalmistejuustojauheherajauhemaitovalmistelaktoosiherapermeaattimaitovalmistejuustohappoe330värite160ce160bpiimäjauhesuolamaitoherajauhemaitovalmistesuolasokeridekstroosimausteetkaramellisokericarobjauhearomisis. maitohappoe330värie160chapettumisenestoainee392saattaa sisältää pieniä määriä soijaaselleriä ja sinappia
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Declared allergens in the record
milkjuustojauhejuustojauhe
Precautionary “may contain” information
celerymustardsoybeans
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
e160be160ce330e392
Labels reported by the source
high in salt finlandpalm oil content unknownnon veganvegetarian status unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- C
- Source NOVA group
- 4 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- 47/100
- Indicator inputs
- Nutrition + processing
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
| Energy | 473 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 59 g |
| Sugars | 3.9 g |
| Fibre | 5.7 g |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 0.68 g |
How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.
Tortilla chipsProduits Blancs,CarrefourSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product type
Tortilla Chips SaltedSanta Maria,PauligSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product type
Original Tortilla ChipsLimaSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product type
Sweet potato tortilla chips karmaKarma,CoopSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product typeNot sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).
Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Pirkka product?
No. This page covers Pirkka Tortilla Chips Cheese, barcode 6410405084392. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of eu, flavourings, saattaa sisältää pieniä määriä soijaa, selleriä ja sinappia, Acid, Colour, Antioxidant needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Does “may contain” make it non-vegan?
A precautionary trace statement describes possible cross-contact, not an ingredient intentionally included in the recipe. We keep it separate from the recipe assessment. This distinction does not establish allergy safety.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 6410405084392 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
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