Juanita's Mexican Gourmet Medium Nacho Cheese Sauce - 15 Oz

	1.6	Health This product has a low nutrition score.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.25 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

Calories From Fat 50

% Daily Value

Fat 5g

Saturated Fat 1.0g

Low Fat

Trans Fat 2g

High Fat

Cholesterol 0mg

Low Cholesterol

Sodium 490mg

20%

High Sodium

Carbohydrate 7g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 2g

Low Sugar

Protein 1.0g

Vitamin A 0%	●	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%	●	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

Whey
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Modified Food Starch
Cultured Milk
Sodium Chloride
Enzymes
Tomato Paste
Jalapeno Puree
Vinegar
Monosodium Glutamate
Natural Flavors
Diglycerides
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Spices
FD&C Yellow 5
FD&C Yellow 6
Sodium Phosphate
Onion
Monoglycerides
Artificial Color
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These are the ingredients listed on the product package label, as reported by the manufacturer. While GoodGuide strives to provide the most complete ingredient information possible, always check the package for the most up-to-date information.

Cheese Whey, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt and Enzymes), Tomato Paste, Jalapeno Puree, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Vinegar, Monosodium Glutamate, Onions, Natural Flavors, Mono & Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Spices, Color Added (Including FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Yellow 6).

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ISO 14001
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Member of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Indicates the manufacturer of this product is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Planting of plantations of palm oil, which may be in as many as 1 in 10 cosmetics products, can result in significant deforestation of tropical rainforests and threatens the survival of endangered species such as the orangutan and Sumatran tiger. The RSPO, which was established in 2001, is committed to promoting the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through co-operation within the supply chain and open dialogue with its stakeholders. To learn more, visit www.rspo.org.
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Certified USDA Organic
Indicates that this product is produced using organic methods or made with organic ingredients. Organic farming systems rely on ecologically based practices such as cultural and biological pest management, exclusion of all synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, and hormones in crop and livestock production. Certification is conducted by entities that have been approved by the US Department of Agriculture, using national standards that define organic production.
Green America Seal of Approval - Gold Level
Green America, formerly Co-op America, is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to harnessing the economic power of consumers, investors and businesses to promote social justice and environmental sustainability. Green America's Seal of Approval assures you that the business behind this product operates in ways that solve, rather than cause, both environmental and social problems. The certification program recognizes businesses as they make greater progress by awarding Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of the Seal of Approval. These businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment. Pioneering businesses who show leadership in their industry and embed social responsibility into the DNA of their company earn Gold level certification. For more information, visit www.greenamerica.org