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Balsamic Vinaigrette (12 oz)

Contains canola oil

This balsamic vinaigrette includes Dijon mustard and olive oil. It also contains canola oil, caramel color and xanthan gum; the label states it contains sulfites.

No artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesGluten-free (label)Dairy-freeVegetarian
$7.79 12 oz · lowest price at La Madeleine Retail
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
240caloriesPer serving · 2 Tbsp (30g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
230mg
Saturated fat
2g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Canola Oil, Balsamic Vinegar [Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Cooked Grape Must, Caramel Color], Olive Oil, Water, Dijon Mustard (Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Turmeric, Spices), Cultured Dextrose, Salt, Spice, Mustard Flour, Xanthan Gum
61 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%63
Ingredients · counts 25%78
Processing · counts 15%55
Sourcing · counts 10%35
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 61
Nutrition 63 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more saturated fat (2 g); no added sugar per 2 Tbsp
Ingredients 78 · Canola oil, 1st ingredient (seed oil, −18, ClearShelf standard); Caramel colour (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 55 · Oil-based dressing with cultured dextrose, caramel color and xanthan gum
Sourcing 35 · Canola oil is the main ingredient; its origin and production are unstated
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list, but it includes unspecified spice and spices
Contains canola oil
Contains caramel color
Contains xanthan gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−4 for caramel colour
ClearShelf standard−18 for canola oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 21, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Canola Oil Balsamic Vinegar [Wine Vinegar Concentrated Cooked Grape Must Caramel Color] Olive Oil Water Dijon Mustard (Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Turmeric, Spices) Cultured Dextrose Salt Spice Mustard Flour Xanthan Gum
12 ingredients 2 to watch2 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives5 additives · 3 limited risk
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
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.
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.
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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