Nacho Cheese Dip

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Nacho Cheese Dip scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Picante Sauce (Water, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeno Peppers, Vinegar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Natural Flavorings), Flavoring (Water, Soy Protein Hydrolysate, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 19,171 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 Nacho Cheese 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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cheese Blend (A Dehydrated Blend Of [Cheddar {Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes}, Whey, Canola Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose, Maltodextrin, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid,. Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid], Modified Food Starch, Whey, Dextrose, Salt, Cornstarch, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Xanthan Gum, Color Added [Including Annatto, Paprika]).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.