Hidden Valley
Flavor:
Snak Club® Crunch Mix With Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients:
Toasted Corn (Corn, Canola, Sea Salt), Chili Cheese Corn Jack (Yellow Corn Masa, Soybean Oil, Chili Cheese Seasoning [Salt, Maltodextrin {Corn}, Onion Powder, Whey, Cream Powder, Tomato Powder, Natural Flavors, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese {Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Spices, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, Less than 2% of Each of the Following: Paprika {Color}, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Artificial Colors {FD&C Yellow #5 Lake, Yellow #6 Lake}, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate]) Sesame Sticks (Enriched Wheat Flour [Unbleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Soybean Oil, Sesame Seeds, Bulgur Wheat, Salt, Beet Powder [Color], Turmeric [Color]), Worcestershire Rye Chips (Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil [Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, and/or Sunflower Oil], Rye Flour, Salt, 2% or Less of the Following: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Yeast, Corn Syrup Solids, Sugar, Caraway, Dried Parsley, Maltodextrin, Garlic Powder, Torula Yeast, Dried Worcestershire Sauce [Maltodextrin, Worcestershire Sauce {Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor}], Onion Powder, Modified Food Starch, Dried Vinegar, Dried Chives, Caramel Color, Spice, Spice Extract), Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Buttermilk, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Spices, Citric Acid, Less than 1% of: Calcium Stearate, Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Carboxymethylcellulose, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor), Canola Oil.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Hidden Valley Snak Club® Crunch Mix With Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately impacts its standing. The mix includes added sugars such as molasses and sugar, along with citric acid, which are points of concern. More significant deductions come from the presence of dextrose and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful types of added sugars.
The ingredient list reveals several potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, xanthan gum, caramel color, and food dyes Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. The presence of known harmful additives like artificial flavor, caramel color, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and artificial colors further detract from the product’s overall score. The mix also contains oils such as canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils, which are flagged for their potentially harmful effects.
Artificial flavors round out the list of significant concerns for this product. Our evaluation system identifies these ingredients as red flags, suggesting consumers might want to avoid them. The Hidden Valley Snak Club® Crunch Mix falls short of providing a clean eating option due to these factors.
The product’s composition reflects a combination of ingredients that are not aligned with our standards for healthier food choices. The score reflects the presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, various types of added sugars, harmful additives, and questionable oils. Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier snack alternatives are advised to consider other options that score higher on the green leaf rating scale. This product does not meet the criteria for those aiming to avoid the listed ingredients associated with health concerns and dietary restrictions.
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