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Ken’s
Flavor:
Italian Medley Dressing
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% Of Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Xanthan Gum, Onion,* Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Garlic,* Celery Seed, Natural Flavor, Caramel Color. *Dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Ken’s Italian Medley Dressing receives a score of 1/5 green leaves, indicating the lowest recommendation for cleaner food options on our website. This evaluation reflects concerns over the ingredients used in the product, which include non-organic components and the presence of GMOs. The dressing contains added sugars, which contribute to its low score, alongside several additives that raise health concerns.
The product is not organic, a fact that detracts from its overall rating. The use of genetically modified ingredients further impacts the score negatively. Sugar, listed among the ingredients, is an additional factor that reduces the product’s rating due to our stance against added sugars in cleaner food options. The presence of natural flavors, although a common ingredient, is treated with caution due to the ambiguous nature of what it could entail. Xanthan gum and caramel color are also identified as potentially harmful additives, leading to further deductions.
More concerning are the known harmful additives present in the dressing. Caramel color, which is used for aesthetic purposes, has been linked to health issues and thus significantly affects the product’s score. Sodium benzoate, a preservative, raises health concerns due to its potential effects when combined with ascorbic acid. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), while commonly used to enhance flavor, is another ingredient that has been the subject of health debates and is considered unfavorable in the context of cleaner eating.
The use of soybean oil, which is high in omega-6 fatty acids and often derived from GMO sources, is another reason for the lower rating. The preference for non-GMO and healthier oil alternatives is a cornerstone of cleaner eating principles.
The product’s composition and the inclusion of ingredients that are not aligned with the principles of cleaner, healthier food options lead to the recommendation to avoid this Italian Medley Dressing. The low score reflects the commitment to guiding consumers towards choices that support well-being and nutritional integrity.
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