Heinz Salad Cream — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Heinz Salad Cream by Heinz OKAY — score 58/90.

A simple vinegar-oil-egg dressing, but sugar lands third on the list and there's a touch of modified starch, so it sits in the middle.

Why this verdict

• Short list of mostly recognizable ingredients
• Sugar sits high on the list for a savory dressing
• Refined rapeseed oil is the main fat (22%)
• Modified cornflour added as a thickener
• No artificial colors, flavors, or flavor-enhancer stacks

Ingredients (9)

• Spirit Vinegar (safe) — Adds tang and helps preserve; negligible health impact.
• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• Rapeseed oil (22%) (moderate) — Refined seed oil; the main fat and calorie source here.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Modified Cornflour (moderate) — Chemically or physically altered starch used to thicken; a marker of ultra-processing.
• mustard (safe) — Real condiment sub-recipe (vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, paprika). One of the cleaner lines on the label.
• Pasteurised egg yolks (3%) (safe) — Real egg yolk for emulsification and body.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Riboflavin (colour) (safe) — Vitamin B2 used purely as a natural yellow color; harmless.