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Litehouse Dip Gingerbread Caramel
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Litehouse Dip Gingerbread Caramel

Litehouse
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Sugars
75mg
Sodium
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Litehouse Gingerbread Caramel Dip is a seasonal, spoonable spread sold in a 16 oz plastic tub with a peel-back lid, typically found in the refrigerated deli or produce aisle near other refrigerated dips, cream cheeses, dessert spreads, and specialty salad dressings. In American supermarkets it often sits on a shelf with Thanksgiving and winter holiday items or on a promotional endcap beside cookie mixes and graham crackers. The product reads as a festive indulgence — a sticky, glossy, caramel-colored dip with a smooth, slightly grainy caramel-candy mouthfeel and warm ginger and molasses spices layered on a sweet, milky base. People scoop it onto fruit, ginger snaps, toast, or use it as a topping for pancakes or ice cream during holiday entertaining or casual movie nights. Litehouse’s brand positioning leans mainstream-family and convenience-focused: a familiar refrigerated brand known for spreads and dressings, marketed to home entertainers and parents who want seasonal flavors without homemade effort. Label cues include “natural flavors” and visible ingredients like butter and ginger puree, creating a modest natural halo, but there is no organic certification and the tub typically lacks child-focused characters — it’s more adult-seasonal than kid-branded. Processing-wise, the dip is a factory-formulated product containing syrups, hydrogenated oil, modified starches and preservatives, made for consistent texture and shelf stability. The eating ritual is casual and communal: tub opened at the table, spoons passed around at parties, or a quick scoop for an after-school treat. Its flavor profile trades on nostalgia and holiday warmth rather than fresh, single-ingredient simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 13
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars16g32%
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

High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Water,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Sugar,, Skim, Milk, Powder,, Brown, Sugar,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Less, than, 2%, of, Butter,, Ginger, Puree,, Molasses,, Spices,, Salt,, Dried, Ginger,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Monoglycerides,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Quality)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product contains industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated coconut oil, modified corn starch), additives (emulsifiers, preservatives), and flavorings characteristic of ultra-processed foods. It is a formulated, ready-to-eat product designed for shelf stability and consistent sensory properties, matching NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Litehouse Dip Gingerbread Caramel

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This dip packs a sweet punch with 130 calories and 17 grams of sugar per serving, so it’s definitely more of a treat than a health food. If you’re looking for a fun addition to your holiday snacks or desserts, it can fit into an enjoyable diet, just be mindful of portion sizes!

Perfect For

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movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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