Mild Mexican-Style Queso Blanco Dip
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
074562014355
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
18 listed · 4 flagged for reviewQUESO FRESCO (CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK AND SKIM MILK, SEA SALT, AND ENZYMES), SKIM MILK, WATER, CANOLA OIL, DICED TOMATOES, JALAPENO PEPPERS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CULTURES, DICED ONION, SEA SALT, VINEGAR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mild Mexican-Style Queso Blanco Dip 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.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Mexican-Style Queso Blanco Dip'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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