Guacamole Dip with Garden Vegetable

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Lemon Powder (Corn Syrup Solids, Lemon Juice And Lemon Oil)And Jalapeno Powder): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Emulsifier Gum Blend (Datem, Xanthan Gum, Arabic Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Guacamole Dip with Garden Vegetable'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: Guacamole Pre-Mix (Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Whey, Onion Powder, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Datem, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Titanium Dioxide, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Chives Gum Arabic, And White Pepper), Sugar, Guacamole Color (Maltodextrin, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 6).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.