Topco Associates, Inc.
Label Serving
34 g
Barcode
036800049499
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.5/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (34 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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15 / 22 researched · AI analyzing 7 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WATER, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, JALAPENO PEPPERS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, RED BELL PEPPERS, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: GREEN CHILIES, DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, DATEM, SODIUM ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, VINEGAR, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, AND ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW #5 AND YELLOW #6).
Contains allergens: Monterey Jack Cheese, Whey Protein Concentrate
Monterey Jack Cheese
flavor, texture, melting agent, and protein source in food preparation
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Jalapeno Peppers
Whey Protein Concentrate
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Red Bell Pepper
Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Green Chilies
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Datem
Natural Flavor
flavour
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Sodium Alginate
Vinegar
E260
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator
Sorbic Acid
E200
Lowpreservative
Monosodium Glutamate
E621
No Notablesflavour enhancer
Sodium Citrate
E331
No NotablesAcidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods.
Artificial Color: Yellow 5
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Monterey Jack Cheese Allergen | ✓Low Concern | flavor, texture, melting agent, and protein source in food preparation | Monterey Jack Cheese is a standard dairy product with nutritional considerations typical of full-fat cheeses regarding sodium and saturated fat content. |
2 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
3 Soybean Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
4 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
5 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
6 Jalapeno Peppers | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Whey Protein Concentrate Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing. | Whey is a widely consumed dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, with considerations primarily for individuals managing milk allergies or lactose intolerance. |
8 Red Bell Pepper | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Green Chilies | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
11 Sodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent | Sodium phosphate is generally recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits, though high dietary intake from multiple processed sources warrants balanced monitoring. |
12 Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Lactic Acid E270 | ✓No Notable Concerns | pH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent | Lactic acid is a widely utilized and generally recognized as safe food ingredient with established regulatory approval for broad use. |
14 Datem | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
16 Xanthan Gum E415 | ✓Low Concern | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier | Xanthan gum is a widely accepted food stabilizer and thickener with a strong safety profile recognized by major regulatory bodies globally. |
17 Sodium Alginate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 Vinegar E260 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator | Vinegar is generally recognized as safe for human consumption when used as a standard food ingredient and condiment. |
19 Sorbic Acid E200 | ✓Low Concern | preservative | Sorbic acid is a widely used, thoroughly evaluated preservative with an established safety profile for regular dietary consumption. |
20 Monosodium Glutamate E621 | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour enhancer | Monosodium glutamate is recognized as safe by major global regulatory agencies for general consumption as a flavor enhancer. |
21 Sodium Citrate E331 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods. | Sodium citrate is widely permitted globally for food applications with a well-established safety profile, with total sodium content remaining the primary consideration for daily consumption. |
22 Artificial Color: Yellow 5 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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