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HERDEZ Chipotle Street Corn Medium Cup 8oz
Deli
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

HERDEZ Chipotle Street Corn Medium Cup 8oz

HERDEZ
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
103
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERDEZ Chipotle Street Corn Medium Cup is a single-serve, refrigerated prepared side that you'd find in the deli or refrigerated prepared foods case near salsas, guacamoles, pre-made salads and other ready-to-eat Mexican-style accompaniments. Packaged in an 8 oz plastic cup with a peel-back lid, it positions itself as a convenient, flavor-forward take on elote: roasted corn kernels folded into a creamy, mayo-forward base with cotija, cilantro and smoky chipotle notes. Shoppers grab it for backyard barbecues, game-day spreads, quick weekday dinners, or to round out tacos and bowls when they want an elevated side without cooking. The HERDEZ brand leans on Mexican culinary heritage and bold, authentic flavors, appealing to consumers who want convenience plus perceived authenticity — young families, busy professionals, and shoppers seeking store-ready ethnic options. Labeling highlights real ingredients (roasted corn, cotija cheese, cilantro) and “natural flavors,” but there are also ingredient-control claims absent (no organic or non-GMO badge), while preservatives and anti-caking agents are present in the ingredient list. In plain terms it's a processed, shelf-stable refrigerated product that uses emulsifiers, antioxidants and stabilizers to preserve texture and flavor. Sensory experience is creamy and tangy with a contrasting pop of tender corn kernels, salty cotija crumbles and a smoky, slightly spicy finish from chipotle; texture is spoonable and rich. Ritual use is casual — scooped onto plates at a picnic, dolloped onto tacos, or spooned into meal bowls — offering a quick, indulgent way to add Latin-inspired flavor to everyday meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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

Ingredients:, Roasted, Corn,, Mayonnaise, with, Lime, (Soybean, Oil, with, TBHQ, (Antioxidant),, Egg, Yolks,, Water,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Sugar,, Iodized, Salt, [Contains, Potassium, Iodate],, Spice,, Lime, Juice, Concentrate,, Disodium, EDTA, (Added, to, Protect, Flavor),, Extractives, of, Paprika, (Spice, and, Coloring),, Natural, Flavor, (Contains, Tocopherols, [Antioxidant]),, Extractives, of, White, Pepper),, Cotija, Cheese, (Cotija, Cheese, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Potato, Starch,, Starch, And, Powdered, Cellulose, (To, Prevent, Caking),, Natamycin, (A, Natural, Mold, Inhibitor),, Roasted, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Jalapeño, Peppers,, Cilantro,, Contains, 2, %, Or, Less, Of, Chipotle, puree, (Water,, Chipotle),, Sea, Salt,, Corn, Starch,, Lactic, Acid*,, Citric, Acid*,, Chipotle, Pepper, Powder,, Natural, Flavors. *To, Acidify Contains:, Milk,, Egg..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 industrial ingredients and additives (TBHQ, disodium EDTA, powdered cellulose, natamycin, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-eat prepared product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about HERDEZ Chipotle Street Corn Medium Cup 8oz

Healthy can be a bit subjective! The Chipotle Street Corn is a flavorful blend of roasted corn, mayonnaise, and spices, which makes it a fun addition to meals. It’s not exactly a superfood, but it can be a tasty treat when balanced with other nutritious foods.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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