Is Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (8440 mg). Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor, Modified Food Starch and Calcium Stearate are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix?

In label order (largest amount first): MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, GARLIC*, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION*, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, SPICES, LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM STEARATE, and 1 more.

Does Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors can vary widely in composition, and some may include additives or allergens. Modified Food Starch (worth noting): The safety of modified food starch depends on the specific type and processing method, which is not specified. Calcium Stearate (worth noting): Limited evidence exists regarding its safety in food applications.

Food & BeveragesSauces & condimentsUnited States

Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix

Name: Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix
Brand: Hidden Valley
SKU: 071100212846

Hidden Valley

Listed as: DIPS MIX, BACON RANCH

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

Monosodium GlutamateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.
Worth knowing: A small number of people report sensitivity to large amounts.
For some groups
Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
Natural flavors can vary widely in composition, and some may include additives or allergens.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of transparency in ingredient sourcing.
Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: The Hvr Company
Serving size: 1.600000023841858 g
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1MALTODEXTRIN
2SALT
3MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
4BUTTERMILK
5GARLIC*
6NATURAL FLAVOR
7ONION*
8LACTIC ACID
9CALCIUM LACTATE
10SPICES
11LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
12CALCIUM STEARATE
13CITRIC ACID.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1.6 g)
Energy	312 kcal	5 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	62.5 g	1 g
of which sugars	0 g	0 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	8440 mg	135 mg

Questions about Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix

Is Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (8440 mg). Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor, Modified Food Starch and Calcium Stearate are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix?: In label order (largest amount first): MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, GARLIC*, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION*, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, SPICES, LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM STEARATE, and 1 more.
Does Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch Dips Mix contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors can vary widely in composition, and some may include additives or allergens. Modified Food Starch (worth noting): The safety of modified food starch depends on the specific type and processing method, which is not specified. Calcium Stearate (worth noting): Limited evidence exists regarding its safety in food applications.

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