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Herr's Dip, Mild Cheddar Cheese
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herr's Dip, Mild Cheddar Cheese

Herrs
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

An accessible, small-format cheese dip sold under Herr's snack brand, this 9-ounce mild cheddar dip is typically found in the refrigerated deli/dip cooler or the chilled snacking aisle, shelved near other ready-to-serve cheese spreads, salsas, jarred queso, and the chip aisle. It functions as an easy party staple purchased for game-day spreads, movie nights, tailgates, casual entertaining, or last-minute snack runs. Herr's positions itself as a regional, value-friendly snack maker with roots in family kitchens; the product leans on approachable Americana and nostalgia, appealing to busy parents, casual hosts, and snack-oriented shoppers seeking quick crowd-pleasers. The label uses familiar language like natural flavor but offers no organic or clean-label certifications and lacks overt kid-targeted mascots; the bright orange color and simple brand logo provide family-friendly, shelf-visible appeal. In plain terms the dip is highly processed: dairy is combined with vegetable oil blends, modified food starch, emulsifiers, and flavor enhancers to deliver a stable, uniform product. Sensory notes include a glossy, spoonable paste with mild, creamy cheddar aroma, a slightly salty, umami edge from extracts, smooth mouthfeel with a faint oiliness, and a uniform orange hue. Packaging is a small resealable plastic tub meant for fridge display; the ritual is simple: open, dunk tortilla chips, pretzels, or veggies, or briefly warm to loosen viscosity. Frequently marketed beside chips and disposable partyware, it bridges homemade spreads and ready-made convenience in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 8
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
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

Whey,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Canola, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Soybean, Oil), Modified, Food, Starch,, Water,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Sodium, Phosphate,, Salt,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Natural, Flavor,, Contains, Less, than, 0.5%, of:, Acetic, Acid,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Cellulose, Gum,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Color, Added,, Lactic, Acid,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Yeast, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Color Added - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

The ingredient list contains industrial formulations and additives—modified food starch, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, vegetable oil blends, and isolates—consistent with ultra-processed foods that are industrially formulated and ready-to-eat.

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Common Questions about Herr's Dip, Mild Cheddar Cheese

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 35 calories per 2 tablespoons, it's not a calorie bomb, but it’s not exactly bursting with nutrients either. If you’re looking for a quick snack to liven up your chips or veggies, it can fit into a balanced diet — just don’t expect it to replace your leafy greens!

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

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