Heartland Cheese Sauce
Processing Score
11.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
020000480961
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
16 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, WHEY, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)*, BUTTERMILK*, NATURAL FLAVOR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOYBEAN OIL, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Heartland Cheese Sauce 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.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Yellow 5 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Butter, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)*): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Heartland Cheese Sauce'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: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk Or Soy?
This product lists milk and soy in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Achiotina Pasta De Achiote Lard Colored with Annatto
Goya
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Cream of Tartar
Simply Balanced
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Galantino
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic
Galantino
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.