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Organic Italian Romano Vinaigrette, 12 oz
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Italian Romano Vinaigrette, 12 oz

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
0.99g
Protein
1g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this on the salad dressing shelf or in a chilled case at Whole Foods when grabbing an easy, Italian-style dressing for greens, pasta salads, or a quick marinade. It gives a wholesome, artisanal vibe—olive oil, vinegar, romano cheese and dried herbs—while feeling convenient and pantry-friendly. The presence of a stabilizer (xanthan gum) and its ready-to-use formulation indicate industrial processing for consistent texture and shelf life, clues of ultra-processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 12
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0.99g
* 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, ORGANIC, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, ORGANIC, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, ROMANO, CHEESE, MADE, FROM, COW'S, MILK, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, ORGANIC, COW'S, MILK,, SEA, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, SALT, ORGANIC, DRIED, GARLIC, ORGANIC, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER, XANTHAN, GUM, ORGANIC, BLACK, PEPPER, ORGANIC, DRIED, OREGANO, ORGANIC, DRIED, BASIL, ORGANIC, TURMERIC, POWDER, (COLOR)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Despite organic, recognizable ingredients, this commercially prepared, ready-to-use dressing includes additives like xanthan gum and concentrated components; those industrial ingredients and processing are characteristic of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) products.

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Common Questions about Organic Italian Romano Vinaigrette, 12 oz

That depends on what you’re comparing it to! This vinaigrette is made with organic ingredients and skips artificial preservatives and sweeteners, which is a win in many books. It's a flavorful way to dress up salads or veggies, but keep in mind it's not packed with protein or fiber, so balance it with other nutritious foods in your meal.

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$4.29
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