Black Bean 5 Layer Dip
The processing score reflects 52 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
36 listed · 5 flagged for reviewBLACK BEANS (BLACK BEANS, WATER, SALT, FERROUS GLUCONATE), TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM), AVOCADO, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR, NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), WATER, TOMATO PASTE, ONIONS, GREEN CHILIES, CORN, LESS THAN 2%: FIRE ROASTED CORN, SPICES, LIME JUICE, CILANTRO, ROASTED RED PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, CANOLA OIL, JALAPENO AND ANAHEIM PEPPERS, CARROT FIBER, CITRIC ACID, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, VINEGAR, SUGAR, WHEY, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, GELATIN (BEEF), SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, GUMS (XANTHAN, GUAR, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN), CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (MAINTAINS FRESHNESS).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Black Bean 5 Layer Dip scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin (Beef)): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (Maintains Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Gums (Xanthan, Guar, Carrageenan, Locust Bean)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Black Bean 5 Layer Dip's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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