Follow Your Heart Vegenaise, Reduced Fat
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
Verdict
Follow Your Heart Vegenaise, Reduced Fat is a plant-based mayonnaise alternative used as a creamy condiment. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the lack of meaningful nutrients. Overall, it is a functional tool for adding moisture and richness to meals.
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 base for a vegetable salad or spread it on a toasted veggie sandwich.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a profile with very low saturated fat and sodium, though it offers no protein or fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of safflower and olive oils combined with tapioca starch. To maintain a reduced-fat texture, the formulation relies on a blend of refined starches and three industrial gums.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Expeller-Pressed High-Oleic Safflower Oil, Tapioca Starch, Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Soy Beans (Verified by QAI), Agave Syrup, Sea Salt, Cold-Pressed Flaxseed Oil, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Flour, Gum Arabic, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum.
