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Balsamic Vinaigrette

Contains agave syrup

This vinaigrette uses avocado oil and has a short ingredient list. It contains agave syrup, xanthan gum, and 1 g of added sugar per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesGluten-free (label)
$7.99 lowest price at Dogpatch Urban Gardens
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
90caloriesPer serving · 2 Tbsp (30g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
1g
Sodium
70mg▲
Saturated fat
1g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: avocado oil, water, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, agave syrup, xanthan gum, salt
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score CTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
78 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%85
Ingredients · counts 25%92
Processing · counts 15%60
Sourcing · counts 10%60
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 78
Nutrition 85 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: less sodium (70 mg) per 2 Tbsp
Ingredients 92 · Agave syrup, 5th ingredient (added sugar, −8); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · A short ingredient list, with agave syrup and xanthan gum in the dressing.
Sourcing 60 · The brand says it makes small-batch dressings; ingredient origins are unstated.
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list and nutrition facts; sourcing details are limited.
1 g added sugar
Contains xanthan gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for agave syrup
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Avocado oil Water Balsamic vinegar Dijon mustard Agave syrup Xanthan gum Salt
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives2 additives · 1 limited risk
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.
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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