Italian Dressing

Why this score

• High in salt; medium sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt 4.3 g (−1.5); medium sugar 6.7 g (−0.2); medium saturated fat 5 g (−0.2) (total −1.9).
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium guanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (18)

• 10WaterPure, natural ingredient; essential base.
• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; acceptable but processed.
• 8Distilled vinegarMinimally processed, naturally antimicrobial
• 3SugarProcessed sweetener; minimal amount acceptable.
• 9Pasteurized cow's milkWhole food, nutrient-dense, minimally processed for safety
• 8Cheese cultureStandard cheesemaking ingredient, minimally processed.
• 6SaltNatural seasoning; acceptable in moderation.
• 7EnzymesProcessing aids; improve dough; safe but processed.
• 9Egg yolkWhole food, rich in choline, lutein, and healthy fats
• 8Dried garlicDehydrated whole food; retains beneficial compounds
• 8Onion powderDried whole food flavoring ingredient.
• 9SpicesNatural flavor enhancers; specific types not fully legible in image.
• 5GumUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 5Calcium disodium EDTAUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 7Annatto extractNatural plant-derived color, no artificial additives or toxins
• 6Natural FlavorsVague category; derived from natural sources but processed and undefined.
• 5Disodium guanylateProcessed flavor enhancer; safe in normal amounts but artificial
• 8MilkNatural ingredient; good protein and calcium source.

Allergens

Contains: soy, milk, eggs

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.