Follow Your Heart Organic Dairy Free Vegan Caesar Dressing
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
- Protein
- Fiber
Verdict
Follow Your Heart Organic Dairy Free Vegan Caesar Dressing is a creamy, plant-based condiment for adding savory flavor to meals. Its main strength is a very low saturated fat content, while its main tradeoff is a lack of meaningful protein or fiber. Overall, it is a flavor-focused addition for those wanting a classic Caesar profile.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. It works well drizzled over a romaine lettuce salad with chickpeas and toasted breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a profile dominated by fat with no fiber or protein. Sodium is present in moderate amounts typical for a savory prepared dressing.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs | 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The formula is based on canola oil and water, using a veganized Worcestershire sauce and a soy-based mayonnaise spread for depth. These pre-formulated components and the addition of xanthan gum result in a more processed composition.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil*, Worcestershire Sauce* [Apple Cider Vinegar *, Filtered Water, Molasses*, Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce* (Water, Soybeans*, Salt, Alcohol*), Agave Syrup*, Onion*, Tamarind Paste*, Sea Salt, Garlic*, Cayenne Pepper*], Vegenaise Spread* (Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil*, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup*, Apple Cider Vinegar*, Sea Salt, Soymilk Powder* (Soybeans*), Lemon Juice Concentrate*, Mustard Flour*), White Vinegar*, Garlic*, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate*, Black Pepper*, Dijon Mustard* (Apple Cider Vinegar*, Water, Mustard Seed*, Salt, Spices*), Xanthan Gum. *Certified Organic.
