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Makoto Orange Ginger Dressing
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Makoto Orange Ginger Dressing

Makoto
9 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
101
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Makoto Orange Ginger Dressing is a glossy, sweet-savory bottle (9 foz) you’d spot on a refrigerated salad dressing aisle or by the Asian sauces and marinades section, often shelved near bottled vinaigrettes, wasabi dressings, and teriyaki glazes. It reads like a hybrid: bright marmalade notes and ginger heat wrapped in a creamy mayonnaise base, making it useful as a salad dressing, quick marinade for chicken or tofu, or a finishing sauce for bowls and grilled vegetables. Shoppers buying it range from busy home cooks looking for a fast flavor lift to people who like pan-Asian or fusion condiments—Millennial and Gen X cooks who enjoy convenience without giving up a bit of flair. The label leans on artisanal cues (fruit imagery, “original” language) but lists processed ingredients and preservatives in the fine print; there are no organic seals or explicit “all natural” certifications evident. Packaging is a squeezable or pourable plastic bottle with a flip cap, encouraging last-minute drizzling or dunking at the table. Texture is silky and viscous with small flecks of onion, carrot, and orange peel visible; it smells bright of orange and warm ginger, and delivers sweet-tart flavors rounded by creamy mayonnaise. Rituals include tossing with mixed greens, brushing over grilled skewers, or thinning with rice vinegar for a glaze. Processing context: this is a commercially blended condiment using emulsifiers, sweeteners, and preservatives for stability and shelf life, giving reliable flavor and long fridge life compared with home-made dressings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 9
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars4g
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

Onions,, Mayonnaise, (Soybean, Oil,, Egg, Yolk,, Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Sugar,, Spice,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, [to, Protect, Flavor]),, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, Oil,, Citric, Acid, [Preservative]),, Marmalade, (High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Orange, Peel,, Sugar,, Concentrated, Orange, Juice,, Water,, Pectin,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, [Preservative]),, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Wheat,, Soybeans,, Salt,, Sodium, Benzoate, as, Less, than, 1/10, of, 1%, as, a, Preservative),, Concentrated, Orange, Juice,, Vinegar, (Distilled, Vinegar, from, Grain,, Natural, Flavor, with, Caramel, Color),, Celery,, Sugar,, Carrots,, Ginger,, Tomato, Paste,, Salt,, Pepper,, Hot, Sauce, (Chili,, Sugar,, Salt,, Garlic,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Bisulfite, as, Preservatives,, Xanthan, Gum)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • potassium sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, emulsifiers, xanthan gum, and flavorings) and is a ready-to-eat formulated product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Makoto Orange Ginger Dressing

The healthiness of this dressing really depends on your dietary goals. It’s got some fats from the mayonnaise and vegetable oil, but it also brings a burst of flavor to salads or grilled veggies without being overwhelmingly high in calories. If you're looking for a tasty way to jazz up your meals, this dressing could fit right in!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
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Vibe:

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