Dill Potato Salad, Dill

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Dill Potato Salad, Dill scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 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 Dill Potato Salad, Dill'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.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Dehydrated Potato Slices (Preserved With Sodium Bisulfite).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sherry Wine Powder (Maltodextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Wine Solids, Corn Syrup, Malic Acid, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Sulfites, Natural Flavor).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil To Reduce Dusting.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide To Reduce Caking.

Common in powdered processed foods.