Is Bay Valley Nacho Cheese Sauce Dairy Free?

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 7 ingredients that contain dairy.

Why it's not dairy free

  • sodium caseinate
  • milk
  • cheese culture
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • skim milk
  • whey

sodium caseinate

Dietitian note

Sodium caseinate comes from casein, a protein found in dairy.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

milk
cheese culture
pasteurized milk

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Description

Creamy, smooth nacho-style cheese sauce with a mild savory flavor and pourable, slightly viscous texture; commonly used as a chip dip, over nachos, fries, tacos, or baked potatoes. Reviewers note convenient packaging and good value, with mixed opinions about saltiness and processed flavor and occasional variation in thickness, reheating convenience.

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Ingredients

Whey, Skim Milk, Water, Vegetable Oil Contains One Or More Of The Following: High Oleic Canola Oil, Soybean Oil), Modified Corn Starch, Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Extract (color)), Maltodextrin, Contains Less Than 2 Of Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Jalapeno Peppers, Lactic Acid, Distilled Vinegar, Green Chile Peppers, Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract, Mono- And Diglycerides, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Annatto Extract, Acetic Acid, Paprika Extract, Sodium Caseinate. Contains: Milk.

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What is a Dairy Free diet?

A dairy-free diet eliminates all foods made from or containing milk and milk-derived ingredients, such as butter, cheese, yogurt, and cream. It's essential for people with lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or those who prefer plant-based alternatives. Common dairy substitutes include almond, soy, oat, and coconut-based milks and cheeses. While dairy is a major source of calcium and vitamin D, these nutrients can be replaced through fortified foods or supplements. Many people find going dairy-free helps reduce digestive issues, acne, or inflammation, but balance and proper nutrient intake remain key for long-term health.

About this product

Sauce · Liquid

Flavor
SavorySaltyRich
Texture
CreamyOily
Commonly used for
DippingToppingSnacking