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KROGER, SALAD DRESSING & MARINADE MIX, ZESTY ITALIAN, ZESTY ITALIAN

KROGER · 80/100 · Caution

2 ingredients flagged with caution

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Xanthan Gum Caution Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×0 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 80

ReasonPointsDetail
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.

Ingredients

Sugar (Refined)SaltGarlicOnionspicePeppersodium sulfite to promote color retentionpropylene glycol alginateXanthan GumCitric Acid

Diets this fits

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten-freeDairy-free

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