Doctor Hummus, Dill Dip

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Doctor Hummus, Dill Dip scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Plant Proteins (Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 47% 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 Doctor Hummus, Dill 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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Expeller Processed Natural Oil Blend (Soy Bean, Palm Fruit, Olive, Canola).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Sugar, Brown Rice Syrup, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Non Dairy Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.