Bacon Ranch Cheddar Dip, Bacon Ranch Cheddar

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin As A Mold Inhibitor, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cream Cheese [Pasteurized Milk,Cream, Cheese Culture Salt, Carob Bean Gum], Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes, Enzymes Annatto Extract [Color]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor Water, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 19,171 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 Bacon Ranch Cheddar Dip, Bacon Ranch Cheddar'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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Mayonnaise Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Water. Salt Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.