Balsamic Dressing, Balsamic
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
860002491219
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 10mg
0%
* 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
10 listed · 3 flagged for reviewOLIVE POMACE OIL & CORN OIL BLEND, WATER, BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, GRAPE MUST), CANE SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, DRIED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE), EDTA.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Balsamic Dressing, Balsamic scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate (As A Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 5,534 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Balsamic Dressing, Balsamic's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Olive Pomace Oil & Corn Oil Blend.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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