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Follow Your Heart
Flavor:
Honey Mustard Dressing
Ingredients:
Vegenaise® (Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate), Vegan Honey Alternative (Brown Rice Syrup, Agave Nectar, Maple Syrup, Natural Flavors), Filtered Water, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Organic Prepared Mustard (Organic Vinegar, Water, Organic Mustard Seeds, Sea Salt, Organic Turmeric, Organic Spices), White Wine Vinegar, Organic Dijon Mustard (Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Organic Mustard Seed, Salt, Organic Spices), Onion, Whole Mustard Seeds, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum, Spices.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Follow Your Heart Honey Mustard Dressing receives a low score on our clean food scale. This assessment reflects the product’s use of several ingredients that detract from its overall quality from a health perspective.
The dressing is not organic, which is a significant factor in its rating. Organic foods are often preferred for their lower exposure to pesticides and better environmental practices. The inclusion of non-GMO ingredients is a positive aspect; however, it does not outweigh the other concerns.
A major issue is the presence of added sugars, specifically brown rice syrup, which is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content. High sugar intake is associated with various health risks, and cleaner food options aim to minimize added sugars.
Another point of contention is the use of potentially harmful additives. The label lists ‘natural flavors’ and xanthan gum, which are common in processed foods but are seen as unnecessary in products aiming for a ‘clean’ label. ‘Natural flavors’ is a broad term that can encompass a range of substances, and while xanthan gum is generally recognized as safe, it is a lab-produced thickener that some consumers prefer to avoid.
Furthermore, the product contains canola oil, which, while not inherently harmful, is often highly processed and may be sourced from genetically modified crops. This impacts the product’s score as many consumers seeking cleaner food options prefer less processed oils and non-GMO sources.
The Follow Your Heart Honey Mustard Dressing has room for improvement to meet the standards of those seeking cleaner, more health-conscious condiments. By replacing certain ingredients with organic, less processed alternatives, the product could enhance its appeal to health-focused consumers and improve its rating on our green leaf scale.
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