Mild Con Queso, Mild

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mild Con Queso, Mild 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.
• Other Additives (Salsa (Tomatoes [Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid], Tomato Paste, Water, Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Granulated Garlic), Green Chilies (Green Chili Peppers, Water, Salt, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Mild Con Queso, Mild'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: Vegetable Base (Vegetable Purees [Carrot, Celery, Onion], Salt, Onion Powder, Sugar, Corn Oil, Potato Starch, Water, Carrot Powder, Extract Of Carrot, Spice Extractive), Chicken Base (Roasted Chicken, Salt, Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Corn Starch, Sugar, Onion Powder, Turmeric [Color], Natural Flavor).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Kosher Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.