Follow Your Heart Salad Dressing, High Omega, Vegan, Bleu Cheese
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Zero Protein
- Zero Fiber
Verdict
Follow Your Heart Salad Dressing, High Omega, Vegan, Bleu Cheese is a creamy, plant-based condiment designed to mimic a pungent cheese dressing. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a flavor-forward accent for those who enjoy a bold, savory profile.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a crisp garden salad or use it as a dip for fresh vegetable crudités.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by fat, providing a high calorie count per serving with no fiber or protein to balance the energy density. However, the sodium and saturated fat levels remain relatively low for a creamy dressing.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs | 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The base is built from a combination of canola, flaxseed, and hemp seed oils mixed with apple cider vinegar. The formulation relies on a pre-made vegan mayonnaise base and additive-supported flavors to achieve its specific taste and texture.
Ingredients
(Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Non-GMO): Vegenaise (Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate), Filtered Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Cold-Pressed Flaxseed Oil, Cold-Pressed Hemp Seed Oil, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sea Salt, Spices, Mustard Flour, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Garlic.
