Creamy Caesar Dressing, Lite

Processing Score

13.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

—/10No Data

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

021000026395

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Ingredients

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WATER, VINEGAR, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CANOLA OIL, ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SEA SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, BUTTERMILK*, GARLIC*, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, HORSERADISH, CITRIC ACID, ONIONS*, MOLASSES, SALT, POLYSORBATE 60, CORN SYRUP, LACTIC ACID, SOUR CREAM* (CREAM, SKIM MILK, CULTURES), SOYBEAN OIL, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, LEMON JUICE, CARAMEL COLOR, TAMARIND, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MUSTARD), POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Lite scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Artificial Flavors (Artificial Flavor (Contains Mustard)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Calcium Disodium Edta): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 71% 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 Creamy Caesar Dressing, Lite'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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Xanthan Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Polysorbate 60.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Flavor EnhancersUPF marker

In this product: Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate.

Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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