/ / WALDEN FARMS: Ranch Salad Dressing Calorie Free -12oz|Healthy Delicious

WALDEN FARMS: Ranch Salad Dressing Calorie Free -12oz|Healthy Delicious

Contains aspartame

This ranch-style dressing has 0 calories and 0 g sugar per 2 tbsp, with 160 mg sodium. It contains aspartame, titanium dioxide, gums and natural flavors.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesVegetarianKetoContains corn
$8.46 12 oz · lowest price at Smart Greens
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
0caloriesPer serving · 2 tbsp (30mL)
Protein
0g
Fiber
1g▲
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
160mg
Saturated fat
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Ingredients: Water, White Distilled Vinegar, Corn Fiber, Erythritol, Salt, Cellulose Gel, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors, Garlic Puree, Onion Puree, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Aspartame, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sorbic Acid, Yeast Extract, Mustard Flour, Lactic Acid, Dried Chives, Black Pepper, Parsley, Gellan Gum, Celery Seed, Dill
On Open Food FactsNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
57 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%81
Ingredients · counts 25%53
Processing · counts 15%25
Sourcing · counts 10%40
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 57
Nutrition 81 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more fiber (1 g); no added sugar per 2 tbsp
Ingredients 53 · Titanium dioxide (additive, −15); Aspartame (artificial sweetener, −12); Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (additive, −4); 4 more
Processing 25 · Aspartame, color, gums and other additives make this a highly formulated dressing.
Sourcing 40 · No origin or growing practices are stated; the dressing uses processed ingredients.
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list, but it includes unspecified natural flavors.
Aspartame
Titanium dioxide color
Gums and natural flavors
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−35 for titanium dioxide, sorbates, propylene glycol and 3 more
Mixed evidence−12 for aspartame
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Ingredients
Water White Distilled Vinegar Corn Fiber Erythritol Salt Cellulose Gel Titanium Dioxide (Color) Xanthan Gum Natural Flavors Garlic Puree Onion Puree Propylene Glycol Alginate Aspartame Lemon Juice Concentrate Sorbic Acid Yeast Extract Mustard Flour Lactic Acid Dried Chives Black Pepper Parsley Gellan Gum Celery Seed Dill
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WALDEN FARMS offers a revolutionary line of calorie-free, sugar-free, and fat-free dressings, sauces, and condiments that let you enjoy big flavor without the guilt. From classic Ranch and Thousand Island to zesty Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and creamy Caesar, WALDEN FARMS products are crafted to mimic the taste and texture of traditional favorites—minus the calories, carbs, and unwanted additives. WALDEN FARMS uses a unique blend of natural flavors, herbs, spices, vinegar, and sea salt to deliver rich, satisfying taste that pours just like the real thing. Wh

Additives10 additives · 1 high risk
Titanium dioxide (E171)ColourHigh risk
EFSA concluded in 2021 it can no longer be considered safe (genotoxicity couldn’t be ruled out); banned in EU food since 2022.
Aspartame (E951)SweetenerModerate risk
IARC classified it as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B) in 2023, while JECFA kept its acceptable daily intake.
Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Propylene glycol (E1520)CarrierLimited risk
Solvent for flavourings; considered safe in small amounts, with an acceptable daily intake set by EFSA.
Erythritol (E968)SweetenerLimited risk
A 2023 Nature Medicine study linked high blood levels to clotting and heart events; EFSA lowered its acceptable intake in 2023.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Yeast extract or hydrolysed proteinFlavour enhancerLimited risk
Contains free glutamate, the flavour-enhancing part of MSG, without being labelled as MSG.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Gellan gum (E418)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA found no safety concern in 2018.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
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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