Follow Your Heart Vegenaise Dressing & Sandwich Spread, Grapeseed
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
- Low Saturated Fat
- Calorie Dense
- No Protein or Fiber
Verdict
Follow Your Heart Vegenaise Dressing & Sandwich Spread, Grapeseed is a plant-based mayonnaise alternative used for adding creaminess to meals. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a convenient flavor enhancer for those avoiding animal-based condiments.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it as a creamy spread for a veggie wrap or as a base for a plant-based potato salad.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by fats, providing a concentrated source of calories with very little sodium or saturated fat. It offers no significant protein or fiber to balance the energy density.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This spread is built from grapeseed oil, brown rice syrup, and apple cider vinegar. The addition of soy protein and lemon juice concentrate creates a formulated emulsion that requires significant processing to achieve its creamy texture.
Ingredients
Expeller-Pressed Grapeseed Oil, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour and Lemon Juice Concentrate.
