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Marz Simply Lemon Vinaigrette
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Marz Simply Lemon Vinaigrette

Marzetti
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marzetti Marz Simply Lemon Vinaigrette is a bright, bottle-dressed staple you’ll spot in the salad dressing aisle of most American supermarkets, usually shelved beside other everyday vinaigrettes, bottled olive oil blend dressings, and refrigerated gourmet dressings. Packaged in a clear plastic 12 fl oz bottle with a flip-top or pour spout, it signals grab-and-go convenience for shoppers looking to add a lemony finish to greens, grain bowls, or simple veggie sides. Suited to weekend brunches topped with mixed greens, meal-prep Sunday salads, or casual weeknight dinners, this vinaigrette fits shopping trips where shoppers want a quick, crowd-pleasing condiment rather than making emulsions from scratch. Marzetti’s branding sits in the mainstream, family-friendly zone—positioned as accessible and reliable rather than artisanal—targeting busy households and value-conscious cooks who want familiar flavors with minimal fuss. The front label leans on “simply” and citrus imagery to evoke freshness; you’ll notice “natural flavor” and calls to simple ingredients though the bottle is not organic-certified. Processing-wise, it’s a prepared, shelf-stable dressing made with refined oils, vinegar, stabilizers and flavorings — a commercially formulated product rather than a homemade emulsion. Sensory experience: a light, pourable texture with a slightly viscous mouthfeel from xanthan gum, a bright lemon tang tempered by a mild sweetness and a rounded oil base that carries savory garlic and dried lemon peel notes. Ritual use is casual—shake, pour over salad or roasted vegetables, or drizzle on sandwiches — a small, practical step that delivers consistent flavor and convenience to everyday American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Filtered, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Sugar,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Salt,, Spice,, Lemon, Peel, (Dried),, Xanthan, Gum,, Garlic, (Dried),, Natural, Flavor..

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?

Contains industrially formulated ingredients (refined vegetable oil blend, stabilizer xanthan gum, and 'natural flavor') and is a ready-to-use processed condiment, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Marz Simply Lemon Vinaigrette

Whether Simply Lemon Vinaigrette is healthy really depends on your personal dietary goals. With only 50 calories per 2 tablespoons and low sugar content, it can be a lighter option compared to heavier dressings. However, it does contain added sugars and soybean oil, so if you're watching those, you might want to use it sparingly.

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