Parmesan & Peppercorn Dressing
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
090997100708
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0mg
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
24 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, CANOLA OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE, (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, CREAM, WATER), SUGAR, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, GARLIC JUICE, NON-FAT DRY MILK, EGG YOLKS, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL YEAST EXTRACT, CULTURED DAIRY SOLIDS (MILK, CULTURES), NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICE, LEMON JUICE (FROM CONCENTRATE), XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, ARABIC GUM, GARLIC, ONION, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Parmesan & Peppercorn Dressing scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Parmesan & Peppercorn Dressing'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: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Tapioca Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
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