Pepperoni Pizza Dip, Pepperoni

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Powdered Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate 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 Pepperoni Pizza Dip, Pepperoni'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: Pepperoni (Pork, Beef, Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Oleoresin Of Paprika, Flavoring, Sodium Nitrite, Bha, Bht, Citric Acid), Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Nisin Preparation.

Natural sources but industrial application.