Jalapeno Jack Queso with Salsa Verde

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Jalapeno Jack Queso with Salsa Verde scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Stabilizers & Gums (Monterey Jack Cheese Blend (Modified Food Starch, Whey, Maltodextrin, Dehydrated Blend Of Cheese [Cheddar-Monterey Jack (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Soybean Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose, Maltodextrin, Salt, Sodium Phospate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid], Dextrose, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Color Added [Including Annatto, Paprika])): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Water, Inactive Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid)): 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 Jalapeno Jack Queso with Salsa Verde'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: Jalapeno Peppers (Jalapeno Pepper, Water, Vinegar, Onions, Carrot, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Spices, Garlic), Blue Cheese Flavor (Natural Blue Cheese, Maltodextrin, Salt, Whey).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.