Organic Shiitake and Sesame Dressing, 8 FZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this small bottle in the refrigerated dressing aisle or natural foods section, grabbed when you're tossing a quick Asian-style salad or dressing up a grain bowl. It feels wholesome and pantry-friendly—earthy shiitake and nutty sesame that suggest an artisanal touch while still being convenient. The short ingredient list belies an industrially formulated product: emulsified oils, packaged soy sauce and xanthan gum explain the smooth texture and shelf stability, cues typical of ultra-processed dressings.
Nutrition Facts
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Although it contains recognizable ingredients (sesame seeds, shiitake), the product is an industrially formulated, packaged dressing with additives (xanthan gum) and processed components (soy sauce), aligning with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods due to its manufactured formulation and texture/stability agents.
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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.