Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Why it’s rated Avoid

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• Soybean Oil Industrial Seed Oil / High Omega-6 Burden
  Avoid
• EDTA (Disodium / Tetrasodium) Penetration enhancer; poorly biodegradable.
  Use Caution
• Sodium Benzoate Synthetic Preservative / Benzene Risk with Vitamin C
  Use Caution
• Natural Flavors (Undisclosed) Proprietary Mixture Loophole
  Use Caution
• Caramel Color Some classes (III/IV) can contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen; the class is rarely disclosed.
  Use Caution
• Food Gums (Xanthan, Guar, Gellan) Generally safe; some people find gums irritate digestion. Limit, not avoid.
  Use Caution
• Sugar (Added) Added sugar — limit, not avoid.
  Use Caution
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Bio-Compatible Monounsaturated Fat & Polyphenol Source
  Clean
• Vinegar Fermented acetic acid; traditional preservative.
  Clean
• Spices Ground spices and herbs.
  Clean
• Water Plain water — no concern.
  Clean
• Salt Everyday seasoning; no toxic-burden concern at normal use (sodium intake is a nutrition question, not a toxin).
  Clean