Classic Ranch Dressing, Classic

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch. Monosodium Glutamate): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate (A Preservative). Disodium Inosinate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Contain Milk)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement 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 Classic Ranch Dressing, Classic'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: Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Canola).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

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: Phosphoric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Calcium Disodium Edta To Protect Flavor.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.