
Marzetti Chocolate Dip
What You Should Know
Marzetti Chocolate Dip arrives in a 13.5 oz resealable plastic tub you’d typically find in the refrigerated produce or deli aisle, shelved alongside fruit dips, cream cheeses, and party-ready dessert toppings. It’s the kind of product merchants place near pre-cut fruit, cookie trays, and party platters to encourage impulse buys for gatherings. Shoppers grab it for after-school snacks, casual get-togethers, movie nights, or as a quick finishing sauce for waffles, pancakes, or ice cream. The brand leans on Marzetti’s heritage as a family-oriented condiment and dip maker, marketed toward busy parents and hosts who want an easy, crowd-pleasing sweet option rather than a gourmet chocolate spread. Labeling plays to convenience and indulgence rather than health: there’s a “chocolate” appeal and an ingredient nod to nonfat milk and “natural flavor,” but no organic or clean-label certifications; the package design is friendly and family-focused rather than artisanal. In plain terms, this is a highly processed dessert dip built from sugars, syrups, emulsifiers, starches, and preservatives for stability and shelf life. Sensory notes: a glossy, spoonable-chocolate consistency that pours slowly and clings to apple slices, pretzels or graham crackers, with a sweet, candy-like cocoa flavor and a smooth, slightly sticky mouthfeel. The ritual is simple — scoop, dip, and share — often served on a communal plate at parties or packed into lunchboxes as a special treat. Nutrition highlights on the label (about 110 calories and 19 g sugars per serving, with ~95 mg sodium) underscore the product’s sweet, indulgent role in American snacking culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Invert, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Nonfat, Milk,, Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Less, than, 2%, of:, Palm, Oil,, Cocoa,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Potassium, Sorbate,, (Preservative),, Disodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Alginate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Artificial, Flavors,, Natural, Flavor..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients (invert sugar, corn syrup, modified starch, preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial flavors) and is formulated for long shelf life and specific sensory properties, fitting the ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) category.
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Common Questions about Marzetti Chocolate Dip
Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy.' The Chocolate Dip is definitely a treat rather than a health food, boasting 19 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence to enjoy occasionally, it's a fun choice, but if you're trying to cut back on sugar or processed foods, you might want to consider it a sometimes food.
