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Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix
Hidden Valley
Barcode 071100309744
CAUTIONIs Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix safe?
Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix by Hidden Valley is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Monosodium Glutamate (EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
Monosodium Glutamatemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)
Glutamates (E620-625) are not permitted in EU foods for infants and young children except where Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 specifically provides. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation set a group ADI. Permitted in general foods in the US and EU.
Cleaner swaps for Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix
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Full ingredient list
maltodextrin, buttermilk, salt, monosodium glutamate, garlic*, onion*, lactic acid, calcium lactate, spices, citric acid, less than 1% of: calcium stearate, artificial flavor, xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, guar gum, natural flavor,
Common questions
Is Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Monosodium Glutamate is banned or restricted in other regions: Monosodium Glutamate (EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)).
Which ingredients in Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix are flagged?
Monosodium Glutamate: Glutamates (E620-625) are not permitted in EU foods for infants and young children except where Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 specifically provides. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation set a group ADI. Permitted in general foods in the US and EU.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Ranch Seasoning Dressing & Dip Mix?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing (Primal Kitchen), Tessemae's Organic Ranch (Tessemae's), Bragg Organic Vinaigrette (Bragg). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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