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Uncle Dan's Creamy Ranch

Contains maltodextrin

This dry ranch seasoning uses buttermilk powder, whey, and herbs. It also contains maltodextrin, sunflower oil, gums, and natural flavors.

No artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesVegetarianKetoLow sodiumContains dairy
$2.85 lowest price at Uncle Dan's Dressings, Dips, and Seasonings
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
5caloriesPer serving · 1/4 tsp (.71g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
—
Added sugar
—
Sodium
70mg
Saturated fat
—
From the product label
Ingredients: Salt, buttermilk powder, maltodextrin, onion powder, whey, garlic powder, lactose, citric acid, carrageenan spice (including mustard seed), malic acid, lactic acid powder (lactic acid, calcium lactate), dextrose, sunflower oil, xanthan gum, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, natural flavors, sodium diacetate
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score ETheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
55 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as salt, spices, baking staplesMedium confidence · Scored on 7 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 5%50
Ingredients · counts 45%72
Processing · counts 20%30
Sourcing · counts 10%40
Transparency · counts 20%50
Why it scores 55
Nutrition 50 · Used in small amounts, so nutrition barely counts
Ingredients 72 · Sunflower oil, 13th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); Carrageenan (additive, −10); Natural flavours (additive, −4); 1 more
Processing 30 · Maltodextrin, gums, flavorings and flavor enhancers make this a highly formulated mix
Sourcing 40 · Maltodextrin and sunflower oil are refined ingredients with no sourcing details
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list, but it includes unspecified spices and natural flavors
Contains maltodextrin
Contains sunflower oil
Contains carrageenan and xanthan gum
Contains natural flavors
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−18 for carrageenan, natural flavours, disodium inosinate or guanylate
ClearShelf standard−10 for sunflower oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Salt Buttermilk powder Maltodextrin Onion powder Whey Garlic powder Lactose Citric acid Carrageenan spice (including mustard seed) Malic acid Lactic acid powder (lactic acid, calcium lactate) Dextrose Sunflower oil Xanthan gum Disodium inosinate Disodium guanylate Natural flavors Sodium diacetate
18 ingredients 3 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

Looking for the best homemade ranch dressing mix or seasoning? Look no further than Uncle Dan's Creamy Ranch! Our milk-based formula is infused with tangy buttermilk solids and a blend of herbs and spices for a bold, flavorful taste. And with its creamy texture and versatile use as a dressing, dip, or sauce base, Uncle Dan's Creamy Ranch is sure to become a new staple in your kitchen. Whether you're looking to add some zip to your salads or jazz up your dips, Uncle Dan's Creamy Ranch is a perfect choice. So why wait? Try it today and discover a new favorite condiment!

Additives10 additives · 1 moderate risk
Carrageenan (E407)ThickenerModerate risk
Caused gut inflammation in some animal and cell studies; EFSA (2018) kept it approved but asked for more data.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
MaltodextrinFillerLimited risk
Highly processed starch that raises blood sugar quickly and adds no nutrition.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Disodium inosinate or guanylate (E627, E631)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Usually paired with MSG; a source of purines, which people with gout are told to limit.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
Malic acid (E296)AcidNo risk
The natural acid in apples; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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