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Flavor:
Totally Caesar Dressing
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Olive Oil, Salt, Egg Yolk, Contains Less Than 2% Of Anchovies, Garlic,* Onion,* Natural Flavor, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Seed, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Propylene Glycol Alginate, Molasses, Caramel Color, Lactic Acid, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Tamarind, Celery Seed. *Dried. Contains Egg, Fish (Anchovy), Milk.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, Ken’s Totally Caesar Dressing ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which immediately impacts its score negatively. It includes added sugars, specifically molasses and sugar, further decreasing its healthfulness. More concerning is the presence of corn syrup, a type of added sugar linked to various health issues.
The dressing also lists several potentially harmful additives. Natural flavors, a term that encompasses a broad range of substances, can be misleading as their origins and compositions are often unclear. Xanthan gum, while generally recognized as safe, can sometimes cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals. Calcium Disodium EDTA is used to preserve flavor but its necessity and effects are questionable. The caramel color, an artificial coloring agent, has been scrutinized for its potential health risks.
Known harmful additives in the product include propylene glycol, a synthetic substance used in antifreeze, and sodium benzoate, a preservative that may have adverse effects on the body. Furthermore, soybean oil, the primary oil used in this dressing, is a harmful oil due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content, which can contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess.
Ken’s Totally Caesar Dressing falls short of providing a healthful choice for consumers looking for cleaner food options. With the inclusion of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple forms of added sugars, and a variety of controversial additives, this product fails to meet the standards set by health-conscious individuals. The presence of harmful oils only exacerbates the issues found within its ingredient list. Therefore, it is advised to seek alternative dressings that prioritize natural, organic ingredients and exclude harmful additives and sugars.
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