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Marz Veggie Dip Spinach Parmesan
Produce
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Marz Veggie Dip Spinach Parmesan

Marzetti
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marzetti Spinach Parmesan Veggie Dip is a refrigerated, ready-to-serve tub designed for the deli/dips aisle alongside hummus, sour cream dips and refrigerated salad dressings. You’ll typically find the 12-oz plastic tub near prepared cheeses, party trays and pre-cut vegetables, positioned as an easy add-on for gatherings. It's pitched for casual entertaining and quick weeknight snacking — think game-day spreads, weekend brunch boards or last-minute movie-night dips. The Marzetti name lends a Midwestern, family-run legacy (a restaurant-turned-dressing maker since 1896), appealing to shoppers who want a recognizable brand with a heritage story. Packaging and label language lean into simple, appetizing cues: “made with real cream,” spinach and Parmesan visuals, and a low-calorie-per-serving claim; there are hints of a “natural” halo but no organic certification and no overt child-directed branding. In plain terms, this is a processed refrigerated dip: it combines real dairy with thickeners, emulsifiers and preservatives to maintain texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: a creamy, smooth, slightly dense mouthfeel with a savory umami lift from Parmesan and yeast extract, flecks of dried spinach and pronounced garlic-onion notes; the tub opens with a peel or flip lid and invites scooping with chips, veggies or spreading on bread. Rituals around this product are informal — pulled from the fridge to finish a platter, dolloped into a small bowl for grazing, or spooned over roasted vegetables. It reads as convenient, familiar and indulgent while fitting into American grocery culture as a staple party and snacking accessory.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 11
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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

Cream, (Milk,, Cream),, Skim, Milk,, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Parmesan, and, Granular, Cheese, (Part, Skim, Milk, and, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Egg, Yolk,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Salt,, Spinach*,, Onion*,, Garlic*,, Sugar,, Lactic, Acid,, Whey,, Spice,, Yeast, Extract,, Gelatin,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Mono, and, Di-Glycerides,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Potassium, Sorbate, Added, to, Maintain, Freshness,, Citric, Acid., *, Dried..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Di-Glycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - 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 multiple industrial ingredients (modified cornstarch, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, natural flavor) and is a ready-to-eat packaged dip, consistent with ultraprocessed products (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Marz Veggie Dip Spinach Parmesan

The Marz Veggie Dip is pretty tasty and can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a creamy dip to pair with veggies. It’s lower in sugar and carbs, but it does contain some preservatives and seed oils. So, while it’s not a health food per se, it’s a fun way to enjoy your snacks without going overboard on sugar.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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