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The Original Ranch
Hidden Valley · 0/100 · Not approved
2 not-approved ingredients detected
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Oil (unspecified) | Not approved | Generic label almost always refers to a blend of soybean, corn, or canola oil. |
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Phosphoric Acid | Not approved | Industrial acid used in colas; associated with reduced bone density in observational studies. |
| Xanthan Gum | Caution | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Natural Flavors | Caution | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Disodium Phosphate | Caution | Emulsifying salt used in processed cheeses. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | Caution | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×2 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Oil (unspecified) | -50 | Generic label almost always refers to a blend of soybean, corn, or canola oil. |
| Phosphoric Acid | -50 | Industrial acid used in colas; associated with reduced bone density in observational studies. |
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Xanthan Gum | -10 | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Natural Flavors | -10 | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Disodium Phosphate | -10 | Emulsifying salt used in processed cheeses. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | -10 | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
Ingredients
Vegetable Oil (unspecified)soybeancanolaWaterbuttermilkSugar (Refined)Saltless than of spicesGarlicOnionVinegarPhosphoric AcidXanthan Gummonosodium glutamateNatural FlavorsDisodium Phosphatesorbic acidEDTA (Calcium Disodium)added to preserve freshnessdisodium inosinate and guanylate
Diets this fits
PescatarianGluten-free
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