Walgreen, Cheese Dip & Pretzels
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, corn syrup, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat. It also contains trans fat.
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Ingredients
19 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], WATER CHEDDER AND OTHER NATURAL CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], VEGETABLE OIL (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL AND /OR CANOLA OIL), WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, APO-CAROTENAL, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, SUGAR, NATURAL FALVOR, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, ASCORBIC ACID, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Walgreen, Cheese Dip & Pretzels 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.
- Industrial Enzymes (Water Chedder And Other Natural Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes Annatto (Vegetable Color)]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides): 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 Walgreen, Cheese Dip & Pretzels' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil And /Or Canola Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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