processed
Ranch dressing combines inflammatory seed oils with buttermilk and herbs, creating a pro-inflammatory condiment despite some beneficial probiotic content.
Soybean oil (omega-6)
+1.8
High omega-6 content disrupts fatty acid balance and promotes inflammatory prostaglandin synthesis.
Added sugar
+0.5
Many brands include high-fructose corn syrup or sugar to enhance palatability.
Preservatives and emulsifiers
+0.3
Xanthan gum and calcium disodium EDTA may alter gut microbiome composition.
Buttermilk and herbs
-0.9
Probiotic cultures in buttermilk and anti-inflammatory herbs like dill and parsley provide modest benefits.
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Low FODMAP in small servings (1-2 tablespoons), but garlic-containing varieties are high FODMAP.
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