
Bolthouse Farms Family Size Classic Ranch
What You Should Know
Bolthouse Farms Family Size Classic Ranch is a refrigerated, 22 fl oz plastic squeeze bottle of creamy ranch dressing you’d spot in the refrigerated dressings and dips cooler, often near yogurts, hummus, and other grab-and-go salad toppers. It lives alongside other refrigerated dressings and produce-area condiments rather than on the shelf with shelf-stable bottles. This product fits casual American meals — backyard barbecues, game-day snack spreads, weekday salads, and kid-friendly lunchbox prep — anywhere a big bottle of familiar ranch is handy. Bolthouse Farms positions itself as a health-forward, family-oriented brand that leans on farm imagery and simple-sounding ingredients; marketing emphasizes “made with yogurt,” Kosher dairy certification, and “no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors,” appealing to parents and shoppers seeking recognizable, modern convenience. The label carries health-halo cues (gluten free, yogurt-based, no artificial X) but is not organic and does not claim reduced sodium or calories. In plain terms, this is a processed dressing that blends real dairy (buttermilk, yogurt) with industrial ingredients (soybean oil, whey protein concentrate, xanthan gum, natural flavors) and stabilizers. Sensory notes: it pours thick and creamy with a tangy buttermilk-yogurt backbone, mild garlic and onion notes, and a smooth, clingy texture perfect for dipping carrots, coating salads, or dunking chicken wings; ritual use includes squeezing straight from the bottle or spooning into a ramekin for sharing. The family-size package signals convenience and communal use, designed for repeat reach-ins during casual gatherings and everyday meals.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Buttermilk, (Cultured, Nonfat, Milk,, Milk,, Sodium, Citrate,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate),, Filtered, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Yogurt, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Grade, A, Milk,, Cream,, Pectin),, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Reduced, Acid, Pineapple, Juice, Concentrate,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, Less:, Egg, Yolks,, Xanthan, Gum,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Natural, Flavors,, Garlic, Powder,, Mustard, Seed,, Dill,, Spice..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Although it contains real dairy (buttermilk, yogurt), the dressing includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives—soybean oil, whey protein concentrate, xanthan gum, sodium citrate, natural flavors—consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.
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Common Questions about Bolthouse Farms Family Size Classic Ranch
The Classic Ranch is a tasty option if you’re looking for something creamy to dip your veggies in or drizzle over salads. It’s lower in calories compared to some other dressings, but it does contain added sugars and sodium, so it’s all about balance. If you're comparing it to homemade versions, it may not be as wholesome, but it’s definitely a step up from many other store-bought dressings!
