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Summary
This Caesar Salad contains beneficial ingredients like romaine lettuce, Romano cheese, and egg yolk, which provide essential nutrients and healthy fats. However, the presence of canola oil, a highly processed seed oil, and added sugar detracts from its nutritional quality. The product is moderately processed, which limits its overall health score despite some nutritious components.
Key ingredients 15
Romaine LettuceGood
A fresh leafy green that provides hydration, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins such as vitamin A and K.
MilkGood
Whole dairy ingredient.
See more about Milk →WaterNeutral
Used as a basic diluent and carrier for the dressing mixture with no nutritional impact.
See more about Water →Romano CheeseNeutral
A traditional hard cheese that provides dairy protein, fat, and flavor, though it contributes saturated fat and sodium.
See more about Romano Cheese →CultureNeutral
Bacterial cultures used for fermentation and flavor development in the cheese.
SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Naturally derived proteins used to curdle milk during the cheese-making process.
See more about Enzymes →Egg YolkNeutral
Used as a natural emulsifier to bind the dressing ingredients together, providing healthy fats.
See more about Egg Yolk →Distilled VinegarNeutral
Provides acidity and tanginess to balance the flavor profile of the dressing.
See more about Distilled Vinegar →Dried GarlicNeutral
A natural seasoning ingredient used for savory flavor enhancement.
See more about Dried Garlic →Dijon MustardNeutral
A condiment blend used to add pungency, flavor, and emulsification support.
See more about Dijon Mustard →Lemon Juice ConcentrateNeutral
Provides a concentrated source of citrus acidity and flavor.
See more about Lemon Juice Concentrate →Anchovy PasteNeutral
A traditional fish-based ingredient used to impart savory umami depth to Caesar dressing.
SugarBad
Refined added sugar.
See more about Sugar →Canola OilVery Bad
A highly processed seed oil that is high in omega-6 fatty acids and undergoes intensive industrial processing.
See more about Canola Oil →Processing
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