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Pace Salsa
Flavor:
Nacho Jalapeno Queso Dip
Ingredients:
Water, Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Monterey Jack Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Maltodextrin, Neufchatel Cheese (Milk And Cream, Salt, Cultures, Carob Bean Gum), Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Cheddar Cheese Blend (Cheddar Cheese, Water, Lactic Acid, Milk Fat, Citric Acid, Natural Flavoring, Nonfat Dry Milk, Blue Cheese, Salt, Yeast Extract), Sodium Phosphate, Datem, Distilled Vinegar, TriSodium Citrate, Sorbic Acid, Natural Flavoring, Green Pepper Juice, Yeast Extract, Paprika Extract For Color, Annatto Extract For Color, Onion Juice Concentrate, Tomato Extract, Dried Tomatoes, Lactic Acid.Contains: Milk
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Pace Salsa Nacho Jalapeno Queso Dip receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating it falls short of the cleaner food options that consumers might be seeking. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which contributes to its low score.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of several elements that raise concerns. The inclusion of modified food starch, maltodextrin, and multiple forms of cheese adds complexity to the nutritional profile, while soybean oil is flagged as a potentially harmful oil. The product also contains a range of additives—sodium phosphate, datem, trisodium citrate, and sorbic acid—some of which are considered potentially harmful.
Citric acid is identified as an added sugar within this product. Although commonly used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, its classification as an added sugar here affects the overall rating negatively. Moreover, the product contains natural flavoring, a term that can encompass a variety of ingredients and is often scrutinized for its lack of transparency.
The use of color extracts such as paprika and annatto, while contributing to the visual appeal of the product, does not compensate for the health concerns raised by the other ingredients. Yeast extract, another component, is a flavor enhancer that can be a source of monosodium glutamate (MSG), which some consumers may wish to avoid.
This product’s low green leaf rating reflects its alignment with the less desirable end of the food health spectrum, as defined by the scoring criteria. It lacks the attributes of cleaner, more wholesome food options, such as organic certification and the absence of GMOs and certain additives. For those seeking cleaner and healthier alternatives, this queso dip does not meet the standards set forth by the rating system, and it is recommended to consider other options that better align with these values.
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