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Freshly fried chips are initially bland, akin to plain tortilla chips. To imbue them with their trademark flavors, a light misting of oil is sprayed onto the chips, promoting uniform adherence of seasonings.
Next comes the seasoning process, a crucial quality assurance stage. Chips are placed into rotating tumblers and coated with carefully blended spice mixes. Classic varieties like Nacho Cheese Doritos feature a concoction of cheddar cheese powder, MSG (monosodium glutamate), salt, sugar, paprika, whey powder, and artificial or natural colors that give these chips their bright orange hue.
The rotating drums ensure even coating, with precise control over seasoning ratios to maintain flavor consistency across batches.