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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 find this bottle in the natural & organic dressing aisle or refrigerated condiments section, ready to drizzle over salads, grain bowls, or quick marinades. It gives off a wholesome, slightly adventurous Asian-inspired vibe—organic ingredients and shiitake sesame flavor suggest a healthier, pantry-savvy indulgence. The formulated blend (oils, vinegar, soy sauce) plus xanthan gum for texture and stability point to industrial processing to create a consistent creamy texture and longer shelf life, which aligns with ultra-processed product features.

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 additive (xanthan gum) and is a formulated product combining oils, vinegar, and condiments for texture and shelf stability; these characteristics fit 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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Vibe:

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$5.29
per package