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Bolthouse Farms Ranch Yogurt Dressing
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Bolthouse Farms Ranch Yogurt Dressing

Bolthouse Farms®
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bolthouse Farms Ranch Yogurt Dressing (12 fl oz) sits on the refrigerated salad dressing and refrigerated condiments shelf, usually near other refrigerated dressings, dips and yogurt-based spreads. You’ll find it next to bottle-style ranchs, Greek yogurt dips and refrigerated hummus — a bridge between the fresh-dairy case and the convenience-dip aisle. It’s marketed for casual American meals: tossed on weekday salads, dolloped as a veggie dip for game-day snacks, or used as a creamy sandwich spread for quick lunches. Bolthouse Farms positions this product as an elevated, better-for-you take on classic ranch — leaning on freshness cues (buttermilk, yogurt) and a lower-calorie claim (“50 calories per serving”) to attract health-conscious families and millennial shoppers who want indulgent flavor without perceived excess. The label emphasizes real dairy ingredients and flavor descriptions (garlic, dill, buttermilk) rather than organic certification; there are no organic seals, but it highlights calorie and taste-forward messaging. In plain processing context, it’s a formulated refrigerated condiment that combines dairy with added stabilizers, emulsifiers and concentrates to achieve a smooth, shelf-stable texture. Sensory notes: a cool, creamy pourable texture with tangy buttermilk, garlic and fresh-dill aromatics and a subtly sweet background from grape concentrate; the bottle is a squeezable refrigerated plastic jar with a wide pour or flip-top cap designed for salads and dipping rituals. Typical use is quick — shake, pour, dip — making it a convenient dinner shortcut and a familiar staple in American fridges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein1g
* 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

Buttermilk, (Cultured, Nonfat, Milk,, Milk,, Sodium, Citrate,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate),, Filtered, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Yogurt, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cream,, Pectin,, Carrageenan),, White, Grape, Juice, Concentrate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, White, Distilled, Vinegar,, Contains, 2%, or, Less:, Egg, Yolks,, Mustard, Seed,, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum,, Dill,, Tomato, Essence..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultra-processed product: it contains industrial ingredients and additives (soybean oil, whey protein concentrate, white grape juice concentrate, xanthan gum, carrageenan, natural flavors, sodium citrate) and is a formulated refrigerated condiment rather than a single whole food.

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Common Questions about Bolthouse Farms Ranch Yogurt Dressing

When we talk about health, it’s all about context! This dressing is lower in calories and sugars compared to many traditional ranch dressings, making it a decent option if you're looking to cut down on calories. However, it does contain added sugars and soybean oil, so if you're trying to avoid those, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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