Hidden Valley
Flavor:
Southwestern Style Ranch, Cheese & Bean Dip
Ingredients:
Sour Cream, Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk and Cream Cheese Culture, Salt, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Karthan Gum), Cheddar Cheese Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Color Adited, Potato Starch, Powdered Celulose), Salsa (Diced Tomatoes, Water, Jalapeno Peppers, Tomato Paste, Onions, Distilled Vinegar, Dehydrated Onion, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Natural Flavor), Refried Beans (Cooked Pinto Beans, Water, Canola Oil Sally, Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Com Starth), Corn, Jalapenos, Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (Salt, Dried Onion, Modified Corn and Tapioca Starch/Flour, Sugar, Dried Garlic, Spices, Maltodextrin, Buttermilk, Dextrose, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Guar Gum, Disodium hosinate & Guarnfate, Calcium Stearate), Contains 2% or Less of Maltodextrin, Cultured Dextrose, Sodium Diacetate, Salt, Egg White Lysozyme, Nisin Preparation Spices, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Paprika, Cumin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product earns a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Hidden Valley Southwestern Style Ranch, Cheese & Bean Dip is a non-organic food option that incorporates a variety of ingredients which do not align with the criteria for cleaner, healthier food. It is not made with non-GMO ingredients and includes added sugars, such as sugar and dextrose. The presence of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, as well as potassium sorbate, further detracts from its healthfulness. Known harmful additives such as artificial flavor and maltodextrin are also present, alongside canola oil, which is considered a harmful oil within our rating system.
The dip’s ingredient list is extensive, featuring items like sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a blend of spices and seasonings that contribute to its Southwestern style profile. Refried beans and vegetables such as corn and jalapeños are included, but their potential benefits are overshadowed by the product’s use of various additives and non-preferred ingredients. The inclusion of preservatives like potassium sorbate is necessary for shelf stability but is a point of concern for those seeking cleaner food choices.
The product does not contain high fructose corn syrup; however, the presence of artificial flavors is significant enough to warrant the maximum deduction within our scoring system. The dip’s composition reflects a common trend in processed foods where shelf life and flavor are prioritized over the nutritional quality and purity of ingredients.
The overall green leaf rating of 1/5 signifies that this product falls short of the standards for a clean and healthy food option. Consumers looking for healthier alternatives are advised to consider other products that better meet the criteria for organic ingredients, absence of GMOs, and lack of harmful additives and sugars. The Hidden Valley Southwestern Style Ranch, Cheese & Bean Dip is not recommended for those aiming to make cleaner food choices.
Certifications:
None
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
line information, check product packaging.
Categories:
None
Alternatives
No Items found.
How We Rate
Every company today has a responsibility to be a net positive for the planet,
for society, and for our ecosystem