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Organic Shiitake and Sesame Dressing, 8 FZ
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📊 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 grab this small organic bottle from the salad dressing aisle or refrigerated organic section for salads, grain bowls, or a quick Asian-inspired drizzle. It gives off an earthy, wholesome vibe with shiitake umami and toasty sesame—clean-label and a bit grown-up. The silky, stable texture and the inclusion of xanthan gum and soy sauce point to some industrial processing (consistent mouthfeel and shelf stability) even though most ingredients are recognizable and organic.

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?

Contains industrial additives (xanthan gum) and processed condiments (soy sauce) used to create a stable, consistent product; despite organic whole ingredients, these technological additives and formulation align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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