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Wise French Onion Dip Mix
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Wise French Onion Dip Mix

WISE
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
220mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wise French Onion Dip Mix is presented as a ready-to-serve savory dip in a shelf-stable/sealed container you’d spot in the refrigerated dips and condiments section of a grocery store, usually shelved near other party dips, cream cheeses, chip aisle endcaps, and refrigerated snack trays. It reads as a party staple for casual entertaining — a quick way to add oniony tang to a bowl of chips, a veggie platter, or a sandwich spread. Occasions include game-day snacking, movie nights, and backyard get-togethers where convenience and familiar flavors matter most. The Wise brand positions the product in mainstream American snack culture: value-oriented, nostalgic, and aimed at families, young adults and party hosts who want an easy crowd-pleaser rather than a specialty gourmet item. Labeling often mixes “natural flavors” language with no organic certification and an overall snack-focused, colorful design; there’s no obvious health-halo like “all natural” or “organic,” and the ingredient list reveals both naturally derived and artificial components. In plain terms, it’s a highly processed, convenience-focused product made with multiple emulsifiers, flavor enhancers and texturizers. Sensory notes: creamy and smooth with a pronounced savory onion-soup profile, small dehydrated onion bits for texture, and a slightly tangy, umami finish; the ritual is simple — open, scoop, serve with chips or crudités. Packaging is designed for grab-and-go entertaining and repeated dips rather than ingredient-forward cooking. It fits squarely into quick, social snacking moments in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 8
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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,, Canola, Oil,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Dehydrated, Onions,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Sugar,, Hydrolyzed, (Corn,, Soy, and, Wheat), Protein,, Lactic, Acid,, Sodium, Polyphosphate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Glucono-Delta-Lactone,, Datem,, Titanium, Dioxide, (Color),, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Datem - Processed emulsifier
  • Titanium Dioxide - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

The product contains numerous industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, modified starch, DATEM, sodium polyphosphate, hydrolyzed proteins, artificial flavor, titanium dioxide) and is formulated for convenience and long shelf-life, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Wise French Onion Dip Mix

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, you know? While this dip mix has a low sugar content and is relatively low in calories at 60 per serving, it's not exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a quick and tasty dip for your chips or veggies, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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