Hidden Valley Dried Mix product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Hidden Valley Dried Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis

This page reviews Hidden Valley Dried Mix as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Calcium Stearate, Artificial Flavor, Carboxymethylcellulose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes maltodextrin and artificial flavor, indicating a processed product with mixed quality. Ingredients like buttermilk and spices provide some natural elements, but concerns arise from synthetic additives.

Main concern

Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains buttermilk, which adds a creamy flavor profile and is a natural dairy ingredient.
  • Includes garlic and onion, which are natural flavor enhancers with culinary benefits.

Concerns

  • Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
  • Artificial flavor is a synthetic additive that may not provide the same quality as natural flavors.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4151321

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Hidden Valley Dried Mix 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes maltodextrin and artificial flavor, indicating a processed product with mixed quality. Ingredients like buttermilk and spices provide some natural elements, but concerns arise from synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hidden Valley Dried Mix has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Hidden Valley Dried Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hidden Valley Dried Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.; Artificial flavor is a synthetic additive that may not provide the same quality as natural flavors.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains buttermilk, which adds a creamy flavor profile and is a natural dairy ingredient.; Includes garlic and onion, which are natural flavor enhancers with culinary benefits.. See the Pros section above.