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Organic Shiitake and Sesame Dressing, 8 FZ
pantry-essentials/condiments-dressings
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Organic Shiitake and Sesame Dressing, 8 FZ

Annie's Homegrown
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
0.99g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this bottle in the salad dressing aisle or natural foods section, ready to brighten salads at a weekend brunch or packed into weekday lunches. It feels wholesome and slightly gourmet with earthy shiitake and toasted sesame notes, yet convenient and pantry-friendly. The ingredient list mixes whole ingredients (sesame seeds, dried shiitake) with industrial elements like xanthan gum and commercial soy sauce, indicating a manufactured, shelf-stable formulated dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 8
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein0.99g
* 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

EXPELLER-PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL*, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR*, SOY, SAUCE*, (WATER,, SOYBEANS*,, WHEAT*,, SALT,, ALCOHOL*), WATER, EXPELLER-PRESSED, TOASTED, SESAME, SEED, OIL*, TOASTED, SESAME, SEEDS*, DRIED, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOMS*, XANTHAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • toasted sesame seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-use manufactured condiment containing additives (xanthan gum) and processed components (commercial soy sauce), characteristics typical of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Shiitake and Sesame Dressing, 8 FZ

The Shiitake and Sesame Dressing can be considered a flavorful addition to your meals, especially if you're looking to jazz up salads or stir-fries. It's low in sugar and free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which is a win in the health department. However, it's worth noting that it does contain seed oils, which some folks prefer to avoid.

Perfect For

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$5.29
per package