Is Hidden Valley French Onion Dip 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 (800 mg). Natural Flavors, Phosphoric Acid, Artificial Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate and 1 more 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 French Onion Dip?

In label order (largest amount first): WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), SUGAR, CARAMELIZED ONION PUREE (ONION, CANOLA OIL, CITRIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT BUTTERMILK, EGG YOLK, ONION*, VINEGAR, LESS THAN 1% OF: SPICES, and 9 more.

Does Hidden Valley French Onion Dip contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals. Phosphoric Acid (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to dietary imbalances or dental erosion. Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of artificial flavors is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Calcium Disodium EDTA (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to nutrient imbalances by binding essential minerals.

Food & BeveragesSauces & condimentsUnited States

Hidden Valley French Onion Dip

Name: Hidden Valley French Onion Dip
Brand: Hidden Valley
SKU: 0071100213621

Hidden Valley

Listed as: FRENCH ONION DIP, FRENCH ONION

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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

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Natural FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The exact composition of natural flavors is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated
Phosphoric AcidWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
Excessive consumption may contribute to dietary imbalances or dental erosion.
Worth knowing: Commonly used as an acidity regulator in processed foods.
Depends on amount

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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: 30 g (2 tbsp (30g))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1WATER
2VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA)
3SUGAR
4CARAMELIZED ONION PUREE (ONION, CANOLA OIL, CITRIC ACID)
5SALT
6MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
7NATURAL FLAVORS
8NONFAT BUTTERMILK
9EGG YOLK
10ONION*
11VINEGAR
12LESS THAN 1% OF: SPICES
13GARLIC*
14XANTHAN GUM
15PHOSPHORIC ACID
16ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
17MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
18WITH SORBIC ACID
19NISIN PREPARATION
20CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA AND ROSEMARY EXTRACT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS
21*DRIED

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)
Energy	367 kcal	110.1 kcal
Fat	36.7 g	11 g
of which saturated	5 g	1.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	10 g	3 g
of which sugars	3.3 g	1 g
of which added sugars	3.3 g	1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	800 mg	240 mg

Questions about Hidden Valley French Onion Dip

Is Hidden Valley French Onion Dip 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 (800 mg). Natural Flavors, Phosphoric Acid, Artificial Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate and 1 more 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 French Onion Dip?: In label order (largest amount first): WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), SUGAR, CARAMELIZED ONION PUREE (ONION, CANOLA OIL, CITRIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT BUTTERMILK, EGG YOLK, ONION*, VINEGAR, LESS THAN 1% OF: SPICES, and 9 more.
Does Hidden Valley French Onion Dip contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals. Phosphoric Acid (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to dietary imbalances or dental erosion. Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of artificial flavors is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Calcium Disodium EDTA (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to nutrient imbalances by binding essential minerals.

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