Caesar With Olive Oil Dressing product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Caesar With Olive Oil Dressing Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Heinz

Caesar With Olive Oil Dressing is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Heinz. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Corn Syrup, Phosphoric Acid, Sorbic Acid affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The dressing contains several ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil and Romano cheese, which are generally acceptable. However, it also includes preservatives like sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA, which raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature. The presence of corn syrup and sugar further indicates a processed composition.

Main concern

Sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains extra virgin olive oil, a good source of healthy fats that can enhance flavor.
  • Includes Romano cheese, which adds a rich taste and contributes to the overall flavor profile.
  • Dried garlic and black pepper provide natural flavoring without artificial additives.
  • Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that helps maintain the dressing's consistency.

Concerns

  • Sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
  • Corn syrup and sugar indicate the presence of refined sweeteners, which can be undesirable in dressings.
  • Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
  • Contains less than 2% of natural flavor, which can be vague and may include synthetic components.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2390000

More from this brand: Heinz products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg , milk

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Frequently asked questions

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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: egg, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains extra virgin olive oil, a good source of healthy fats that can enhance flavor.; Includes Romano cheese, which adds a rich taste and contributes to the overall flavor profile.; Dried garlic and black pepper provide natural flavoring without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
Heinz — Caesar With Olive Oil Dressing has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
Heinz — Caesar With Olive Oil Dressing has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Heinz products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.; Corn syrup and sugar indicate the presence of refined sweeteners, which can be undesirable in dressings.; Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Heinz — Caesar With Olive Oil Dressing has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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