Dill pickle Ranch Dressing

Why this score

• High in salt, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt; medium saturated fat (−0.7).
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium inosinateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium guanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (24)

• 5Soybean oilProcessed vegetable oil, high omega-6, commonly used
• 6Canola oilRefined vegetable oil; neutral fat; acceptable for baking.
• 10WaterEssential ingredient; pure whole component.
• 8Distilled vinegarMinimally processed, aids digestion, naturally antimicrobial
• 8Cheddar cheeseReal cheese from cultured milk, natural fermented dairy product
• 3SugarAdded sweetener; minimal nutritional value.
• 6SaltEssential mineral, naturally occurring, used in moderation
• 5Modified Food StarchProcessed starch thickener, generally safe, limited nutritional benefit
• 10CucumbersWhole food, natural, hydrating with vitamins and minerals
• 4AlumChemical additive, firming agent, potential health concerns debated
• 8MustardNatural spice with beneficial compounds, minimal processing required
• 6Xanthan GumMicrobial polysaccharide; thickening/stabilizing agent; generally safe.
• 6Dill weedNatural herb, aromatic flavoring, beneficial phytochemicals and antioxidants
• 10GarlicWhole food, natural, nutrient-dense flavor enhancer.
• 10OnionWhole food vegetable, nutrient-dense, natural flavoring agent
• 6Natural flavorVague descriptor; minimally processed but specific compounds unknown.
• 7Yeast extractProcessed flavoring; umami enhancer; contains trace nutrients.
• 4Phosphoric acidAcidulant preservative; synthetic but safe in small amounts.
• 5Disodium phosphateFood additive; safe in regulated amounts but minimal nutritional value
• 6Potassium sorbate preservativeSynthetic preservative; safe in normal amounts, extends shelf life
• 5Calcium disodium EDTAUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 5Disodium inosinateFlavor enhancer (INS 627); synthetic umami compound, safety debated
• 5Disodium guanylateFlavor enhancer (INS 631); synthetic umami compound, safety debated
• 8Dried parsleyDehydrated herb; retains vitamins and antioxidants

Allergens

Contains: milk, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.