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Flavor:
Metropolitan Select Roman Caesar Dressing
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Water, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Distilled Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Salt, Anchovies, Dijon Mustard (Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Water, Salt, White Wine, Spice), Contains Less Than 2% Of Dried Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sugar, Spice, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor, Tamarind, Celery Seed.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a rating of 1/5 green leaves, signaling it as a choice to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. The ‘Ken’s Metropolitan Select Roman Caesar Dressing’ is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which immediately detracts from its clean food status. The presence of added sugars such as molasses and sugar further diminishes its rating, and the inclusion of corn syrup compounds the issue, as this type of sugar is often viewed more negatively due to its processing methods and health impact.
The dressing also contains additives like natural flavors and caramel color. While ‘natural flavor’ may seem innocuous, it is a vague term that can encompass a variety of chemical components, leading to potential health concerns. Caramel color, specifically, is flagged for its potential detrimental health effects and contributes significantly to the product’s low score.
Furthermore, the use of soybean oil is another reason for the low rating. Soybean oil is often processed and may be a source of trans fats, which are linked to various health issues when consumed in excess.
The product’s list of ingredients reflects common issues in today’s food products: the use of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and questionable additives and oils. These components are often associated with negative health effects, especially when consumed regularly.
For those prioritizing a diet consisting of clean, wholesome foods, ‘Ken’s Metropolitan Select Roman Caesar Dressing’ falls short of meeting the criteria. The product’s composition, with its non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives and oils, makes it a less desirable option. The 1/5 green leaves rating is a clear indicator that there are cleaner, more health-conscious alternatives available on the market.
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