
Herr's Dip, Sour Cream & Onion
What You Should Know
Herr's Dip, Sour Cream & Onion (8.5 oz) reads like a familiar companion in the refrigerated deli aisle — typically shelved alongside tubs of sour cream, refrigerated salsas, cottage cheese and other refrigerated dips near the deli counter or snack aisle. Packaged in a small plastic tub with a peel-back lid, it’s designed for easy scooping with chips, pretzels or vegetable sticks. The flavor is straightforward: creamy and tangy dairy notes backed by a pronounced onion hit and flecks of dried parsley. Texture is thick and scoopable, clinging to potato chips and crackers rather than running off. In American grocery culture this product lands squarely in casual, snack-centered moments — backyard barbecues, party platters, game-day spreads and quick grocery runs for weekend hangouts. Herr’s as a brand evokes regional, Americana snack traditions and value-driven positioning; it appeals to families and snack lovers who know Herr’s from its chip lineup and expect familiar, approachable flavors rather than gourmet pretensions. The label may highlight “natural flavors” and ingredient call-outs but offers no organic or clean-label certification; small print lists several additives and preservatives. Processing context: this is a prepared refrigerated dip made with dairy plus modified starches, flavor enhancers and stabilizers, so it’s a processed convenience product. Rituals around it are simple and social — opening the tub, setting out chips, double-dipping during conversation. It’s positioned as an easy, crowd-pleasing dip that promises immediate gratification and familiar savory comfort rather than artisanal or health-focused benefits.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cultured, Skin, Milk, and, Cream,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Gluten, and, Wheat, Gluten,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Sodium, Citrate,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Natural, Flavors,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate,, Lactic, Acid,, Spices,, Citric, Acid,, Sorbic, Acid,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Acetic, Acid..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, hydrolyzed proteins, autolyzed yeast extract, disodium inosinate/guanylate, preservatives, natural flavors) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat processed dip, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Herr's Dip, Sour Cream & Onion
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This dip has 50 calories per two-tablespoon serving, which isn't too shabby for a snack. It's not loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners, but it does contain preservatives. So, if you're looking for a fun dip to enjoy occasionally, this could fit the bill, especially if you balance it out with fresh veggies!
