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Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Dip, Medium
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Dip, Medium

Tostitos
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Dip, Medium is the ready-to-serve cheese-and-tomato dip you spot on mid-aisle shelves next to chips, salsas, and party dips. Packaged in a 15 oz resealable jar or tub with Tostitos’ bold red-and-black logo and a “Medium” heat callout, it sits within the chip-and-dip ecosystem — often merchandised near tortilla chips, party platters, and refrigerated cheese spreads at the front of the grocery store. This product is built for casual entertaining: tailgates, living-room game nights, quick family snack runs, or a last-minute addition to a potluck. Tostitos positions it as an accessible, fun companion to salty snacks, marketed toward busy families and young adults who value convenience and shareable moments. Labeling leans on bright photography, a clear heat level indicator, and “real cheese” cues rather than organic or specialty claims; there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes processed stabilizers and colorants despite “natural flavors” appearing among components. In plain terms, it’s a highly processed, shelf-oriented dip engineered for consistency and long shelf life. Sensory experience is a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with a velvety cheese base, mild tang from diced tomatoes and a gentle jalapeño warmth; small tomato and pepper chunks add occasional texture. Rituals around this jar include scooping with tortilla chips, pouring over nachos, or microwaving briefly to loosen the sauce — all performed at casual gatherings where ease matters more than culinary ceremony. Its packaging and flavor profile signal quick gratification and party-ready versatility in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 13
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Water,, Skim, Milk,, Monterey, Jack, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn,, Sunflower,, and/or, Canola, Oil),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Diced, Tomatoes, in, Tomato, Juice,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Chile, Peppers,, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Maltodextrin, (Made, from, Corn),, and, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Sodium, Hexametaphosphate,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, DATEM,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Spice,, and, Artificial, Color, (Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • DATEM - Processed emulsifier
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, maltodextrin, sodium hexametaphosphate, MSG, DATEM, artificial colors) and is a packaged, shelf-oriented ready-to-eat product, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Dip, Medium

When it comes to health, it really depends on your perspective! This dip is lower in calories and sugar, which can be a plus for snacking. However, it’s not high in protein or fiber, so it's best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet rather than as a health food in itself.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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