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Heluva Good Dip, Bacon Horseradish
Dairy
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Heluva Good Dip, Bacon Horseradish

Heluva Good!
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
77
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Heluva Good! Bacon Horseradish Dip (12 oz) is a refrigerated dairy tub you’d find in the deli/refrigerated condiments section, shelved near other branded dips, sour creams, and party spreads or beside chilled cheese trays and pre-made veggie trays. It reads like a party staple: creamy, slightly tangy cultured dairy base flecked with bacon pieces and horseradish heat. The scoop ritual—opening the resealable plastic tub, dipping a chip, cracker, or celery stick—positions it as an easy, shareable appetizer for gatherings from casual tailgates to weeknight snack plates. Brand positioning leans approachable and familiar: Heluva Good! trades on Midwestern, family-oriented comfort food, marketed to shoppers seeking bold flavors without gourmet pretension—appealing to hosts, busy families, and game-day crowds. The label stresses comforting language and ingredient highlights like “cultured” and “pasteurized milk,” and includes “natural flavors,” but there are no organic or clean-label certifications; you’ll also find fine-print preservatives and flavor enhancers listed. In plain terms, this product is a highly processed refrigerated dip combining real dairy with stabilizers, flavorings, and preservatives to extend shelf life and create consistent texture and taste. Sensory notes: smooth, thick, and spreadable with a cooling creaminess cut by sharp horseradish tang and smoky bacon bursts; the tub is plastic with a peelback lid for repeated snacking. Use it as a game-day crowd-pleaser, a sandwich spread for a quick upgrade, or an appetizer centerpiece—convenient, indulgent, and reliably bold in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 11
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cream, and, Nonfat, Milk,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Salt,, Horseradish*,, Sugar,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Bacon, (Cured, with, Water,, Salt,, Sugar,, May, Also, Contain, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Smoke, Flavoring,, Dextrose,, Brown, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sea, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Flavoring,, Honey,, Sodium, Ascorbate),, Torula, Yeast,, Xanthan, Gum,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Onion*,, Potassium, Sorbate, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Yeast, Extract,, Maltodextrin,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Gluten,, Spices,, Natural, Flavors,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Caramel, Color,, Enzyme., *, Dehydrated..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, maltodextrin, MSG, preservatives, hydrolyzed proteins, natural flavors, colorants) and processed bacon—characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Heluva Good Dip, Bacon Horseradish

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This dip is lower in sugar and calories, which is a plus, but it's not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients. If you're looking for a tasty snack to enjoy in moderation, this dip can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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