Declared allergens
This product declares Soy, Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 8 Jan 2026
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 2 additives of concern (worst: Ammonia caramel).
- Critical
Allergens
- Soy
- Sulphites
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 8 Jan 2026
Why it's rated this way
2 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Ingredients
- Wine vinegar11.7%No flag
- Concentrated grape must5.8%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a2.9%No flag
- Extra virgin olive oil1.5%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a0.7%No flag
- Xanthan gum · E4150.3%No flag
- Potassium sorbate · E2020.2%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Preservative<0.1%No flag
- Calcium disodium edta to protect flavor<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
- Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Annatto · E160b<0.1%No flag
- Colour<0.1%No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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water, balsamic vinegar (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must, caramel color, sulfites), soybean oil, sugar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, contains less than 1% of spice, caramel color, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (as preservatives), calcium disodium edta to protect flavor, citric acid, natural flavor, annatto extract (for color),
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
3 of 6 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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