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Flavor:
Creamy Garden Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients:
Water, Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/or Canola), Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Citrate, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan), Distilled Vinegar, Blue Cheese ([cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Penicillium Roqueforti], Natamycin [natural Mold Inhibitor]), Egg Yolk, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Sugar, Onion,* Xanthan Gum, Nonfat Milk Solids, Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Cream, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Garlic,* Lactic Acid, Spice, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavor, Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor). *Dried. Contains Egg, Milk
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Ken’s Creamy Garden Blue Cheese Dressing is positioned at the bottom of the scale for cleaner food options on our website. The product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its overall score. The presence of added sugars further diminishes its standing, as we prioritize food items that limit or exclude such sweeteners.
The dressing contains several additives that raise concerns. Natural flavors, whose compositions are often undisclosed, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium EDTA are among the substances leading to point deductions. These ingredients are commonly used in food processing but may not align with the criteria for cleaner food options due to their synthetic nature or potential health implications.
More severe point reductions result from ingredients identified as known harmful additives. Carrageenan, which is often used as a thickening agent, and propylene glycol, a synthetic substance, are included in this category. Both have been associated with negative health effects and are best avoided in products aiming for the cleanest ingredient lists.
The use of oils such as canola and unspecified vegetable oils also contributes to the low score. These oils are often heavily processed and may be sourced from genetically modified crops, which does not meet the standards for cleaner, healthier food options.
The product’s score reflects a strong recommendation to avoid it for those seeking cleaner and healthier food choices. The ingredients list highlights multiple areas of concern, from non-organic components and GMOs to added sugars and various additives. For consumers prioritizing a diet based on natural and minimally processed foods, Ken’s Creamy Garden Blue Cheese Dressing does not meet the criteria set forth by our green leaf rating system.
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