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Zero Calorie Super Fruits Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Contains natural flavors

This balsamic vinaigrette has zero calories and sugar per serving and is labeled vegan and gluten-free. It contains natural flavors, gums and several sweeteners, and provides 290 mg sodium per 2 tablespoons.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesKosherGluten-free (label)
$5.99 12 oz · lowest price at Walden Farms
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
0caloriesPer serving · 2 tbsp (30mL)
Protein
0g
Fiber
<1g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
290mg
Saturated fat
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From the product label
Ingredients: WATER, BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL COLOR), SALT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE (ALGAE EXTRACT), MONK FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE, ONION, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR, SODIUM CITRATE, GARLIC, ERYTHRITOL, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, GELLAN GUM, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT
On Open Food FactsNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
Product details
ShippingSpecial insulated packaging for heat-sensitive itemsInsulated box
“Heat sensitive items requiring special insulated packaging ship Monday through Wednesday.” — the brand’s shipping and store pages
63 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%76
Ingredients · counts 25%84
Processing · counts 15%25
Sourcing · counts 10%40
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 63
Nutrition 76 · Typical for ready meals and sauces; no added sugar per 2 tbsp
Ingredients 84 · Caramel colour (additive, −4); Propylene glycol (additive, −4); Erythritol (additive, −4); 1 more
Processing 25 · Vinegars with gums, natural flavors and multiple sweeteners
Sourcing 40 · No origin stated for the vinegar, grape must or other ingredients
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list, but natural flavors are unspecified
Contains natural flavors
Contains multiple gums and sweeteners
290 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−16 for caramel colour, propylene glycol, erythritol and 1 more
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Ingredients
WATER BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL COLOR) SALT APPLE CIDER VINEGAR NATURAL FLAVORS XANTHAN GUM PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE (ALGAE EXTRACT) MONK FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE ONION FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR SODIUM CITRATE GARLIC ERYTHRITOL CITRIC ACID VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS GELLAN GUM STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT
17 ingredients 3 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

Walden Farms Super Fruits Balsamic Vinaigrette is made from carefully selected organic vinegars and contains major super fruit flavors like blueberry, raspberry and strawberry. Enjoy over salads, veggie noodles, grilled chicken and anything else your heart (and stomach) desires! Calorie Free Fat Free Sugar Free 0g Net Carbs per serving Dairy Free Cholesterol Free Gluten Free Vegan Kosher Keto Friendly

Additives10 additives · 4 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.
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.
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.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) (E300)AntioxidantNo risk
Vitamin C, used to keep colour and freshness; safe.
Stevia (steviol glycosides) (E960)SweetenerNo risk
Plant-derived and considered safe by EFSA and the FDA at normal intakes.
Monk fruit extractSweetenerNo risk
Plant-derived sweetener the FDA has not questioned; few studies, no known concerns.
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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