How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 20 of 20 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Thousand Island Salad Dressing
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
soybean oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
artificial color
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
polysorbate 60
Synthetic emulsifier; similar gut microbiome disruption concerns as polysorbate 80
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Water, soybean oil, sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, egg yolks, salt, contains less than 2% of: cucumbers, high fructose corn syrup, dried onion, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, natural flavor, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate and calcium disodium edta as preservatives, artificial color, spice, paprika, turmeric.