Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Wise Cheese Dip, Nacho Cheese
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Wise Cheese Dip, Nacho Cheese

Wise
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wise Cheese Dip Nacho Cheese is a shelf-stable, snack-oriented cheddar dip sold in a small 9 oz metal can intended for quick serving. You would typically find it in the center aisles of an American grocery store in the chips and snacks section, shelved near tortilla chips, party dips, and other convenient cheese sauces. Shoppers pull it for casual entertaining, sports-watching parties, last-minute movie nights, or road trips where a portable, ready-to-serve dip pairs with crackers and chips. The Wise brand sits in the classic, value-minded snack category; it evokes midwestern convenience and aimed at families and young adults seeking affordable, nostalgic snack moments and easy party fare. The label often leans on bright, bold colors and playful snack imagery rather than nutritional promises; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes industry terms like natural flavor, so any "natural" impression is minimal and not backed by organic claims. In plain terms this product is made with highly processed ingredients and functional additives — emulsifiers, modified starches, flavor enhancers and partially hydrogenated oil — designed for long shelf life and consistent texture. Sensory-wise the dip pours a glossy, vivid orange sauce with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, a salty, savory cheese-forward taste with mild jalapeño tang and occasional pepper flecks; it is typically spooned or poured directly from the can onto chips or warmed briefly in a microwave or on the stove for a hotter, looser consistency. The eating ritual is casual and communal, centered on dipping, sharing, and quick gratification rather than culinary preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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,, Cheese, Whey,, Partially, Hydrogenated, Soybean, Oil,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt, and, Enzymes),, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Tomato, Paste,, Natural, Flavor,, Maltodextrin,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Datem,, Annatto, and, Oleoresin, Paprika, Color,, Lactic, Acid., Contains, Milk, and, Soy, ingredients..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Oleoresin Paprika Color - 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?

This product is ultraprocessed: the ingredient list contains industrial formulations (partially hydrogenated oil, modified food starch, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers) and additives designed for texture, stability, and long shelf life.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Wise Cheese Dip, Nacho Cheese

The healthiness of Wise Cheese Dip really depends on your perspective and dietary goals. If you’re looking for a fun, tasty dip for your nachos or veggies, it fits the bill! However, it's not exactly a superfood — it’s processed and contains ingredients like partially hydrogenated soybean oil and artificial colors. So, enjoy it in moderation, especially if you're mindful of your overall diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientnostalgic
$NaN
per package