Mexican Dip, Mexican

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate & Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Industrial Enzymes (Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color))): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

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 Mexican Dip, Mexican'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: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolk, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Spice Mix Consisting Of; (Dehydrated Vegetables [Onion, Tomato, Green Chiles, Bell Pepper And Garlic], Whey, Salt, Lactose, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Spices (Including Chili Pepper And Cilantro), Buttermilk Solids, Yeast Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Paprika, Butter, Yellow 6, Yellow 5 And Natural Flavor).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.