Asiago Caesar Dressing

by BRIANNAS'

95
Safe
Safety Score (out of 100)

Contains 1 flagged ingredient

Asiago Caesar Dressing by BRIANNAS' receives a safety score of 95/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.

Barcode
0027271120282
Nutri-Score
c
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed
Serving Size
2 tbsp (30 g)

What the Data Says About

Asiago Caesar Dressing by BRIANNAS' carries a composite safety score of 95/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.

On the NOVA processing scale, Asiago Caesar Dressing is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone. The Nutri-Score grade of C reflects nutritional balance — calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content — which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Composite safety metrics for Asiago Caesar Dressing
Metric Value Source
PlainFoodSafe Score 95/100 FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite
Flagged ingredients 1 CSPI/FDA review
NOVA processing group Group 4 OpenFoodFacts
Nutri-Score C OpenFoodFacts

Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.

Ingredient Safety Analysis

1
Canola Oil
2
Water
3
Rice Wine Vinegar
4
Shredded Asiago Cheese
5
Cultured Milk
6
Enzymes
7
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
8
Balsamic Vinegar
9
Garlic Puree
10
Garlic
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
11
Citric Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, ENZYME, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Safe GRAS
12
Egg Yolk Powder
13
Sugar
Sweetener
Cut Back
14
Worcestershire Sauce
15
Distilled Vinegar
16
Dehydrated Soy Sauce
17
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
18
Corn Syrup
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, HUMECTANT, LEAVENING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, TEXTURIZER
Cut Back GRAS
19
Caramel Coloring
Caution Approved (color additive, GRAS)
20
Potassium Sorbate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT
Safe GRAS
21
Preservative
22
Tamarind Extract
23
Spices
24
Garlic
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
25
Onion
26
Xanthan Gum
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FORMULATION AID, PROCESSING AID, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT, TEXTURIZER
Approved
27
Natural Flavors
28
Dijon Mustard
29
Vinegar
30
Mustard Seed
31
White Wine
32
Tartaric acid
Preservative
Safe
33
Sodium Benzoate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FUMIGANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Certain People Should Avoid GRAS
34
To Preserve Freshness
35
Mixed Tocopherols
36
Antioxidant-vitamin E

Full Ingredient List

canola oil, water, rice wine vinegar, shredded asiago cheese (cultured milk, enzymes, salt), balsamic vinegar, garlic puree (garlic, citric acid), egg yolk powder, salt, sugar, worcestershire sauce (water, distilled vinegar, soy sauce (water, salt, hydrolyzed soy protein, corn syrup, caramel color, potassium sorbate [preservative]), sugar, corn syrup, tamarind extract, caramel color, spices, salt, dried garlic, dried onion, citric acid, xanthan gum, natural flavors, potassium sorbate [preservative]), spices, dijon mustard (vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, white wine, citric acid, tartaric acid, spices), natural flavors, sodium benzoate (to preserve freshness), xanthan gum, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant-vitamin e),

Categories

Condiments Sauces Salad dressings Groceries

Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.

This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.

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Data sourced from official FDA, USDA, and CDC food-safety databases. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe Editorial