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Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Water, Cultured Buttermilk, Sour Dressing (Skim Milk, Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Mono & Diglycerides, Lactic & Citric Acid, Sunflower Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan), Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Garlic,* Monosodium Glutamate, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Nonfat Milk Solids, Cream, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Whey, Vinegar Powder, Natural Flavor, Buttermilk Powder, Celery Seed, Sour Cream Powder, Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Milk, Citric Acid. *Dried. Contains Egg, Milk
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Ken’s Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing earns a 1/5 green leaf rating on our website, indicating it falls short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options. This rating reflects the presence of several ingredients that raise concerns about the product’s healthfulness and environmental impact.
The dressing is not organic, and it includes genetically modified ingredients. Soybean oil, which is the primary oil used in this product, is often sourced from GMO crops and is considered a less healthy oil option due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content. The product also contains added sugars, which come in the form of citric acid, contributing to the overall sugar content and potentially impacting blood sugar levels.
Furthermore, the ingredient list reveals a number of additives that may be detrimental to health. Natural flavors and mono & diglycerides are ambiguous terms that encompass a range of substances, some of which may be undesirable. Xanthan gum, while generally recognized as safe, is often questioned due to its industrial production process. Potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA are preservatives that extend shelf life, but their inclusion is often unnecessary in a healthier food landscape.
Most concerning are the known harmful additives: carrageenan and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Carrageenan, derived from seaweed, has been linked to inflammation and digestive issues. MSG is a flavor enhancer that has been associated with various adverse health effects, although it remains a controversial ingredient among experts.
This product’s composition underlines the importance of scrutinizing food labels and choosing items with minimal processing and fewer artificial ingredients. For those seeking cleaner, healthier food options, Ken’s Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing does not meet the criteria established by our rating system. Consumers are advised to look for alternatives that prioritize natural, organic, and non-GMO ingredients, free from unnecessary additives and harmful oils.
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