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Boar's Head Deli Dressing
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Boar's Head Deli Dressing

Boar's Head
8.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
50mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Deli Dressing (8.50 fl oz) reads like a pantry staple for sandwich lovers who want a touch of deli-shop flavor at home. You’d find it in the refrigerated deli/condiments section near pre-sliced Boar’s Head meats, artisanal mustards, bottled vinegars and other sandwich spreads rather than in the dry salad-dressing aisle. It fits short grocery trips for lunch supplies, weekend sandwich-making, and casual entertaining — an easy finishing drizzle for deli-style sandwiches, simple salads, or a quick marinade. Boar’s Head positions this dressing as a premium, deli-brand accent: culturally associated with old-school delicatessens, mid- to upper-income shoppers, and adults who prioritize recognized specialty brands and clean, familiar ingredient lists. The label leans into health halos — “extra virgin olive oil,” “red wine vinegar,” and a short ingredients list that implies simplicity — but it does not carry organic certification and offers no child-oriented graphics. The packaging is a small 8.5 fl oz bottle designed for countertop convenience; the dressing pours or drizzles in a glossy ribbon, leaving a light, herb-speckled sheen on bread or lettuce. Texturally it’s oil-forward and silky rather than creamy, delivering a bright, tangy mouthfeel with a subtle herb/spice finish. Rituals around its use are casual and fast: a flip of the bottle over a sliced sandwich, a quick toss with greens, or a last-minute brush on grilled vegetables. In plain terms this is a processed, ready-to-use condiment made from culinary oils, vinegar and seasonings — familiar, flavorful, and convenient for everyday deli-style meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 17
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Ingredients:, Canola, Oil,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Red, Wine, Vinegar,, Spice,, Salt,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from culinary ingredients (oils, vinegar, salt, sugar, spices) and sold as a ready-to-use packaged dressing; contains a flavoring but lacks the extensive industrial additives typical of ultra-processed formulations, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Deli Dressing

The healthiness of Boar's Head Deli Dressing really depends on your dietary goals. It has a decent amount of healthy fats from canola and extra virgin olive oil, but with 100 calories and 11 grams of fat per tablespoon, it’s best used in moderation. If you're balancing it with lots of veggies or whole grains, it can definitely fit into a healthy meal!

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