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PARMESAN & ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING, PARMESAN & ROASTED GARLIC

PRIVATE SELECTION · 10/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Disodium Phosphate Caution Emulsifying salt used in processed cheeses.
Xanthan Gum Caution Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 10

ReasonPointsDetail
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Disodium Phosphate -10 Emulsifying salt used in processed cheeses.
Xanthan Gum -10 Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients

VinegarCanola OilWaterSugar (Refined)lemon juicefrom concentrateSaltparmesan cheesepasteurized part-skim milkcheese culture saltenzymestomato powderOnionNatural Flavorparmesan cheese [pasteurized milkculturesenzymes]Disodium Phosphatesodium citrateGarlicGarlic PowderWheat Flourannatto seed powderCitric AcidXanthan Gumred pepper flakesBasiloreganooleoresin rosemary

Diets this fits

VegetarianPescatarianGluten-free

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