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Walden Farms, Balsamic Vinaigrette, 12 fl oz (355 ml)

Contains erythritol and gums

This vinaigrette is calorie-free and Non GMO Project Verified. It contains erythritol, gums, caramel color and natural flavor, and has 250 mg sodium per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredientsKosher
$6.04 12 fl oz · lowest price at Vitacost
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
0caloriesPer serving · 2 tbsp (30mL)
Protein
0g
Fiber
0g
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), salt, erythritol, white distilled vinegar, dijon mustard (water, mustard seed, organic vinegar, salt, turmeric, spice), onion puree, caramel color, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, garlic puree, sodium citrate, natural flavor, gellan gum, black pepper, oregano, basil, stevia reb m
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score CNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
64 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesMedium confidence · Scored on 8 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%75
Ingredients · counts 25%84
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 10%50
Transparency · counts 15%45
Why it scores 64
Nutrition 75 · 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 30 · Formulated dressing with sweeteners, gums, color and natural flavor
Sourcing 50 · No origin or production practices are stated
Transparency 45 · Ingredient list ends mid-item at “stevia reb m”
Contains erythritol, gums, caramel color and natural flavor
250 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−16 for caramel colour, propylene glycol, erythritol and 1 more
Scored Oct 20, 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) Salt Erythritol White distilled vinegar Dijon mustard (water, mustard seed, organic vinegar, salt, turmeric, spice) Onion puree Caramel color Xanthan gum Propylene glycol alginate Garlic puree Sodium citrate Natural flavor Gellan gum Black pepper Oregano Basil Stevia reb m
18 ingredients 3 to watch2 to avoid
Sourcing

Description Keto Friendly Non GMO Project Verified 0 g Net Carbs* Zero Calories Vegan  Kosher Pareve Culinary Inspired Herbs and Spices  No Artificial Flavors or Dyes Small Swaps Save Calories™ Guilt Free Calorie Free Fat Free Sugar Free Dairy Free Gluten Free Cholesterol Free Making Healthy Taste Delicio

Additives7 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.
Stevia (steviol glycosides) (E960)SweetenerNo risk
Plant-derived and considered safe by EFSA and the FDA at normal intakes.
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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