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Marz Simply Caesar
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Marz Simply Caesar

Marzetti
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marzetti Marz Simply Caesar is a 12 fl oz bottle of creamy Caesar dressing you’d typically find in the condiments and salad-dressing aisle alongside other bottled dressings, mayonnaise, vinaigrettes and packaged salad kits (and sometimes in a chilled section near prepared salads). It reads like a modern pantry staple for busy households: a smooth, clingy, ivory emulsion that glides over romaine, doubles as a dip for veggies and wings, and spreads easily on sandwiches. The brand positioning leans toward approachable, mid-market convenience — the “Simply” label evokes a cleaner-list, everyday appeal aimed at time-pressed families and millennials seeking familiar flavors without gourmet price tags. Packaging is a squeezable plastic bottle with straightforward branding rather than child-focused cartoons or premium artisanal cues. Labels often emphasize recognizable ingredients (buttermilk, parmesan) and may suggest “real cheese” or “quality ingredients,” but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes industrial stabilizers and flavorings. In processing terms it is a factory-made, shelf-ready emulsion stabilized with starches and gums for consistent texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: creamy and moderately thick with a tang from red wine and lemon concentrates, savory umami from parmesan and anchovy, a slight sweetness and saline pop from added salt and sodium; Xanthan and cornstarch give it cling and body. Rituals around use are quick and habitual—tossing salads for weeknight dinners, dressing Caesar kits at brunch, or dolloping as a dip at game-day gatherings. It fits American grocery culture as a convenient shortcut to recreate a classic restaurant flavor at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Filtered, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Red, Wine, Vinegar,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Cornstarch,, Sugar,, Salt,, Dried, Garlic,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Spice,, Xanthan, Gum,, Lactic, Acid,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Anchovies..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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: a factory-made emulsion containing industrial ingredients (soybean oil, stabilizers like xanthan gum and cornstarch, 'natural flavor', yeast extract) and added sugar/salt, produced for shelf stability and consistent texture.

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Common Questions about Marz Simply Caesar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Simply Caesar is relatively low in calories and sugar, which is a plus, especially if you're watching your intake. However, it does contain some processed ingredients and added sugars, so if you're looking for something ultra-clean, you might want to check out some homemade dressings.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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