Hidden Valley

Per-product safety scores across 131 indexed Hidden Valley items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

Avg Safety Score
96.8
Products
131
Flagged Products
9.2%
Dye Pledge
No
Hidden Valley brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal Hidden Valley Notes
Avg safety score 96.8/100 Above-average
Products tracked 131 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 9.2% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley: 131 products tracked, avg safety score 96.8/100, 9.2% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score ≥95 places Hidden Valley in the top-decile safety tier, ingredient profiles dominated by FDA/CSPI low-concern items. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →

Across the 859,664 products we index overall, the average safety score is 97.6/100 - Hidden Valley sits 0.8 points below that fleet-wide average. Among the 485 brands with 50+ products (the typical brand in that group flags 6.9% of its catalog), Hidden Valley's 9.2% flagged share is 2.3 points above that cohort median.

Products by Hidden Valley

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Pesto sandwich spread & dip
Fats
4 flagged 20/100
Cold dip & appetizer mix
Condiments
3 flagged 35/100
Hidden valley, pasta salad, penne pasta & seasoning mix, bacon & cheddar naturally flavored
Meals
3 flagged 35/100
Crouton Bites
Plant-based foods and beverages
3 flagged 45/100
Hidden valley, spicy chipotle cheddar warm dip & appetizer mix
Condiments
2 flagged 50/100
Deluxe Cheese & Ranch Dip Aged Cheddar
2 flagged 50/100
Hidden valley, smoked bacon ranch sandwich spread & dip
Condiments
1 flagged 85/100
Crouton bites
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 85/100
French with Honey Dressing
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Dip & Dessert Mix
Snacks
1 flagged 95/100
Dip & Dessert Mix
Snacks
1 flagged 95/100
BURGER SECRET SAUCE
1 flagged 95/100
The Original Ranch - Seasoning
100/100
Hidden Valley Ranch
100/100
Raspberry Flavored Vinaigrette
100/100
Thousand Island
100/100
Light Ranch (Packet)
100/100
Hidden valley bleu cheese dressing packets case ounce
100/100
Ranch Fat Free
100/100
Homestyle Ranch Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Ranch Topping & Dressing
100/100
The original ranch
Condiments
100/100
Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing
100/100
The Original Ranch Topping & Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Hidden valley ranch
100/100
Original Ranch Dip
Condiments
100/100
Ranch Packet Restaurant-Style Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Ranch Seasoning Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix
Condiments
100/100
Dips mix the original ranch
Condiments
100/100
Ranch Light Condiment & Dressing
Condiments
100/100
THE ORIGINAL Ranch ORIGINAL RANCH
Condiments
100/100
The Original Ranch Light Condiment & Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Buttermilk Ranch
Condiments
100/100
The Original Ranch Light Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Ranch Topping & Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Fiesta Dip Mix
100/100
Ranch Fat Free Condiment & Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Original ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
100/100
Seasoning Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix
Condiments
100/100
Ranch salad dressing mix
Condiments
100/100
Garden italian
100/100
Buttermilk Topping & Dressing
Condiments
100/100
Salad dressing & seasoning mix
Condiments
100/100
The Original Ranch Homestyle
Condiments
100/100
Salad dressing & seasoning mix
Condiments
100/100
Southwest Chipotle Ranch
Condiments
100/100
Original ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
Condiments
100/100
Hidden valley, oven roasted garlic parmesan sandwich spread & dip, garlic parmesan
Fats
100/100
Dressing & seasoning mix
Condiments
100/100
Classic guacamole dips mix
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidden Valley food safe?

Hidden Valley has an average safety score of 97/100 across 131 tracked products. 9.2% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many Hidden Valley products are tracked?

Our database tracks 131 Hidden Valley products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does Hidden Valley use artificial dyes?

Hidden Valley has not publicly committed to removing artificial dyes. Check individual product pages for specific dye ingredients.

Citation & disclaimer notes Brand scores aggregate ingredient-level FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings across Open Food Facts product data. See our methodology. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe Editorial.

Disclaimer: Informational purposes only; not professional advice. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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