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Ken’s
Flavor:
Thousand Island Dressing
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Sweet Relish (Cucumbers, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Mustard Seeds, Diced Red Peppers, Water, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor), Chili Sauce (Tomato Puree [water, Tomato Paste], Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Natural Flavor, Spice, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder), Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Egg Yolk, Modified Corn Starch, Mustard Flour, Xanthan Gum, Onion,* Polysorbate 60, Red Bell Pepper,* Paprika, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Propylene Glycol Alginate. *Dried. Contains Egg
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Ken’s Thousand Island Dressing receives a rating of 1/5 green leaves, signaling a product that falls significantly short of the criteria for cleaner food options. This dressing is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, both factors that contribute to its low score. Additionally, the ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, including sugar and fructose, as well as high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health concerns.
The dressing also includes a range of additives such as natural flavors, polysorbate 60, and xanthan gum, which the scoring system identifies as potentially harmful. More concerning are ingredients like propylene glycol and sodium benzoate, recognized for their adverse health effects. Soybean oil, used as the base for the dressing, is another component that detracts from the product’s rating due to its processing methods and potential health implications.
The presence of high fructose corn syrup is particularly notable as it carries a heavy penalty in the scoring system. This ingredient is often criticized for its role in the obesity epidemic and its impact on metabolic health. The product’s composition reflects a reliance on ingredients that are at odds with the goal of offering cleaner, healthier food options.
The Ken’s Thousand Island Dressing, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and controversial additive ingredients, is not recommended for those seeking to maintain a clean diet. The 1/5 green leaf rating is a clear indicator that consumers might consider alternative products that prioritize healthful, natural ingredients without the inclusion of potentially harmful additives and sweeteners.
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