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Zero Calorie Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Contains natural flavors

This calorie-free dressing combines balsamic and apple cider vinegars. It contains gums and natural flavors, and provides 250 mg sodium per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesKosherVegetarianKeto
$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
250mg
Saturated fat
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From the product label
Ingredients: Water, balsamic vinegar (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must, caramel color), apple cider vinegar, salt, mustard flour, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate (algae extract), natural flavors, monk fruit juice concentrate, sodium citrate, garlic, onion, caramel color, lemon juice concentrate, gellan gum, yeast extract, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), stevia leaf extract, honey
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score CNOVA 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
67 / 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%30
Sourcing · counts 10%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 67
Nutrition 76 · Typical for ready meals and sauces; no added sugar per 2 tbsp
Ingredients 84 · Caramel colour (additive, −4); Propylene glycol (additive, −4); Natural flavours (additive, −4); 1 more
Processing 30 · Gums, natural flavors, extracts and color make this a highly formulated dressing
Sourcing 50 · No ingredient origin or growing practices are stated
Transparency 65 · Full ingredient list, but no specific origin or growing claims
Contains gums and natural flavors
250 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−16 for caramel colour, propylene glycol, natural flavours and 1 more
Scored Oct 25, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Water Balsamic vinegar (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must, caramel color) Apple cider vinegar Salt Mustard flour Xanthan gum Propylene glycol alginate (algae extract) Natural flavors Monk fruit juice concentrate Sodium citrate Garlic Onion Caramel color Lemon juice concentrate Gellan gum Yeast extract Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Stevia leaf extract Honey
19 ingredients 4 to watch2 to avoid
Sourcing

Savory and sweet, Walden Farms Honey Balsamic is made with a blend of balsamic and apple cider vinegars, a touch of sweetness and lemon for a tangy finish. Whether drizzled on fruit like caramelized pears or tossed in with a mix of spinach, red onions, dried cranberries, pecans and a few crumbles of bleu cheese, our Honey Balsamic adds just the right zing. Calorie Free Fat Free Sugar Free 0g Net Carbs per serving Dairy Free Cholesterol Free Gluten Free Vegan Kosher Keto Friendly

Additives10 additives · 5 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.
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.
Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.
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.
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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