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Hidden Valley
Flavor:
The Original Ranch® Spicy Plant Powered Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
Ingredients:
Water, Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Canola), Sugar, Red Bell Pepper, Salt, Vinegar, Soybean Protein Isolate, Less than 1% of: Habanero Pepper, Paprika, Spices, Phosphoric Acid, Garlic*, Onion*, Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch, Natural Flavors, Parsley, With Nisin Preparation, Sorbic Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA and Rosemary Extract added to Preserve Freshness. *Dried.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Hidden Valley The Original Ranch® Spicy Plant Powered Dairy Free Ranch Dressing falls short of being a clean food option for health-conscious consumers. The product is not organic, and it includes genetically modified ingredients, both of which significantly impact its green leaf rating. Additionally, the presence of added sugars detracts from its nutritional profile.
The ingredient list reveals several areas for concern. The use of vegetable oil, which includes soybean and/or canola oil, raises red flags due to the potential for these oils to be sourced from genetically modified crops and their highly processed nature. Furthermore, the dressing contains a variety of additives such as phosphoric acid, natural flavors, xanthan gum, modified food starch, and calcium disodium EDTA. These substances are often included to enhance texture or prolong shelf life but are not aligned with the principles of clean eating.
Moreover, the dressing includes sugar, contributing to its caloric content without offering any health benefits. The inclusion of soybean protein isolate, a highly processed form of soy, also detracts from the product’s overall cleanliness. While the product does feature some spices and dried vegetables like red bell pepper, garlic, and onion, these do not compensate for the less desirable ingredients.
The Hidden Valley dressing, therefore, does not meet the standards set by those seeking cleaner, more natural food products. The combination of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and the array of potentially harmful additives results in a product that is overshadowed by healthier, more transparent alternatives in the market.
For those prioritizing clean eating, this ranch dressing does not rise to the occasion. Its formulation could benefit from a substantial overhaul to remove or replace ingredients that are at odds with the principles of a wholesome diet. Until such changes are made, it remains a less favorable option for consumers aiming to avoid processed foods and artificial additives.
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