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This product earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves. Taco Bell’s Nacho Cheese Sauce is a non-organic food item that includes several ingredients which raise concerns. The sauce is not made from organic sources, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients. It features additives such as citric acid, which is considered an added sugar. Furthermore, it contains natural flavors and maltodextrin, which have potential health risks. The inclusion of canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils, all of which are deemed harmful, further detracts from the product’s overall score.

The Nacho Cheese Sauce’s base consists of nonfat milk and cheese whey, combined with water and a blend of oils, including canola and soybean. The texture and stability are achieved through modified food starch, cellulose gum, and sodium stearoyl lactylate. Spice and tang come from ingredients like jalapeno puree and vinegar, while the sauce’s color is enhanced with annatto and oleoresin paprika.

Accompanying the sauce are nacho chips made from white ground corn and prepared in canola or vegetable oil. Preservatives such as calcium propionate and sodium propionate are used to maintain freshness, while fumaric and sorbic acids adjust acidity and texture. These chips are certified vegan.

The product’s ingredient list indicates a reliance on processed elements and artificial additives, which are incongruent with a clean eating philosophy. The use of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and potentially as well as known harmful additives, alongside oils considered detrimental to health, result in the product’s low rating.

Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without harmful additives and oils. Taco Bell’s Nacho Cheese Sauce, with a score of 1/5 green leaves, falls short of these clean eating standards, and better choices are recommended for those looking to maintain a healthy diet.