Broccomoli Appetizer Dip, Broccoli

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Industrial Enzymes (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Milk Fat, Sodium Phosphates, Lactic Acid, Salt, Apocarotenal (Color)]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Broccomoli Appetizer Dip, Broccoli'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cheese Sauce [Reduced Fat Milk, Water, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Enzyme Modified Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Milk Fat, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes), Water, Salt, Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Apocarotenal (Color)].

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.