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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Caesar Dressing, 16 Fl Oz
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Caesar Dressing, 16 Fl Oz

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
90
Calories
0g
Protein
250mg
Sodium
80
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd grab this jar of Organic Caesar Dressing from the refrigerated dressings aisle or next to salad kits at Whole Foods for salads, sandwiches, or as a dip at a casual gathering. It reads as a slightly indulgent, ‘better-for-you’ option because of organic parmesan and egg, but the very smooth, stable creaminess and ingredients like xanthan gum, cornstarch and egg powder point to industrial emulsification and processing. These features give away that it’s a ready-to-use, highly processed condiment rather than a freshly made dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 16
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate0.99g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WATER, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SOYBEAN, OIL, ORGANIC, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, ORGANIC, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SEA, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), ORGANIC, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, SALT, ORGANIC, EGG, YOLK, ORGANIC, CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC, DIJON, MUSTARD, (WATER,, ORGANIC, MUSTARD, SEED,, ORGANIC, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR,, SALT,, ORGANIC, TURMERIC, POWDER,, ORGANIC, SPICES), ORGANIC, DRIED, GARLIC, ORGANIC, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER, ORGANIC, EGG, POWDER, ORGANIC, BLACK, PEPPER, ORGANIC, GROUND, MUSTARD, SEED, NATURAL, ANCHOVY, FLAVOR, XANTHAN, GUM, ORGANIC, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • organic egg yolk - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Packaged, ready-to-use dressing with industrial additives/emulsifiers (xanthan gum, cornstarch), powdered eggs and natural flavoring fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Caesar Dressing, 16 Fl Oz

The Organic Caesar Dressing can be a tasty addition to your salads, but whether it’s 'healthy' really depends on your dietary goals. At 90 calories per two-tablespoon serving, it’s relatively low in sugar and carbs. Just keep in mind that it does contain soybean oil and cheese, which may not align with everyone's health preferences.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$3.69
per package