Cheese Instant Sauce Mix, Cheese
Processing Score
16.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
037500315112
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size11 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
26 listed · 11 flagged for reviewMODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY (MILK), PALM OIL, MALTODEXTRIN (CORN, TAPIOCA), SALT, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR (SOY, MILK), SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTERMILK, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, SPICE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, GARLIC POWDER, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BETA-CAROTENE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheese Instant Sauce Mix, Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Soy, Milk), Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 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 Cheese Instant Sauce Mix, Cheese'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Ascorbate (Used To Protect Quality).
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin (Corn, Tapioca), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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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