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Hidden Valley Ranch Homestyle Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix
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Hidden Valley Ranch Homestyle Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix

567 g

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains artificial flavors
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Why it scores 46

Hidden Valley Ranch Homestyle Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix scores 46 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong
  3. 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, firming agent, flavoring, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Ranch Homestyle Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Maltodextrin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Calcium lactate
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Artificial flavors
    Strong US dietary guidelines advise limiting foods with artificial flavors. [2][5]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Guar gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [6][4]
subtotal−30

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [4]
  • 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, firming agent, flavoring, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [4]
subtotal−24
TOTAL 46Okay

100 − 54 = 46

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00071100213850 · 2026-05-19

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy4 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates1 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 serving (100 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Maltodextrin, Buttermilk, Salt, Garlic, Onion, Citric acid, Spices, Less than 2% of: Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Stearate, Sugar, Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Natural Flavors, *Dried Contains: Milk, Soy

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Soy

  • Not vegan

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 21 CFR 172.515 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Oct 9, 2017 · Law

    ecfr.gov

  6. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov