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ASIAN STYLE GINGER SESAME DRESSING, ASIAN STYLE GINGER SESAME

OPEN NATURE · 30/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
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 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 30

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.
Xanthan Gum -10 Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients

WaterSugar (Refined)Vinegarsoy saucesoybeanwheatSaltsesame oilgingerCanola Oilconcentrated pineapple juiceXanthan Gumrowanberry extractWheat Floursesame seedCitric Acidginger powderOnion PowderGarlic PowderPepperconcentrated lemon juiceGarlic

Diets this fits

VeganVegetarianPescatarianDairy-free

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