Roundy's, Select, Con Queso Salsa

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Roundy's, Select, Con Queso Salsa scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor, Natural Flavoring (Contains Egg Protein)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Citric Acid, And 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 Roundy's, Select, Con Queso Salsa'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.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt And Enzymes)}.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.