Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

Questions about Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

Is Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (4220 mg). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Calcium Stearate, Artificial Flavor and Carboxymethylcellulose are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix?

In label order (largest amount first): Maltodextrin, Buttermilk, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic ( Dried), Onion ( Dried), Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Spices, Citric Acid, Less than 1% of: Calcium Stearate, Artificial Flavor, and 4 more.

Does Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Calcium Stearate (worth noting): Permitted as an anti-caking agent, but with maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions. Artificial Flavor (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed here. Carboxymethylcellulose (worth noting): Permitted as a thickener and stabilizer, but high doses have been linked to potential gut health concerns in some studies.