Ken’s
Flavor:
Cucumber Wasabi Dressing
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Cultured Buttermilk, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Egg Yolk, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Cucumber Juice, Sugar, Mustard Flour, Nonfat Milk Solids, Natural Flavor, Cream, Buttermilk Solids, Monosodium Glutamate, Wasabi Powder (Horseradish Powder, Mustard, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Wasabi Powder), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Phosphoric Acid, Artificial Flavor, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Garlic,* Onion,* Spice, Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Yellow 5, Blue 1. *Dried. Contains Egg, Milk
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Ken’s Cucumber Wasabi Dressing is a product that falls short of the cleaner food standards set by our website. The dressing is not organic, and it is made with genetically modified ingredients. The ingredient list includes added sugars such as sugar and high fructose corn syrup, which are detrimental to health. Moreover, the product contains dextrose and corn syrup, both of which are considered even more harmful types of added sugars.
The dressing also includes a range of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, polysorbate 60, and xanthan gum. These are commonly used in the food industry for various purposes, such as flavor enhancement and texture modification, but they carry potential health risks. More concerning are the known harmful additives it contains, such as artificial flavor, sodium benzoate, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, Yellow 5, and Blue 1. These chemicals have been linked to negative health effects and are best avoided in a clean diet.
Soybean oil, which is present in the dressing, is another ingredient that raises health concerns due to its processing methods and potential inflammation-promoting properties. Additionally, the presence of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavoring further diminishes the product’s health value.
Ken’s Cucumber Wasabi Dressing does not align with our criteria for a clean and healthy food choice. It is loaded with ingredients that have been identified as harmful or questionable. Consumers seeking cleaner, more natural food options should consider alternative dressings that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and do not contain added sugars or harmful additives. This product’s rating reflects its position at the lower end of the health spectrum within the market, making it a choice to avoid for those aiming to consume a clean and wholesome diet.
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