Manufacturer: Trader Joe's
Brand: Trader Joe's
Ranch Dressing. It's a staple in so many American homes. And yet, the big national brands of this cultural touchstone of American cuisine are loaded with preservatives and artificials. What do these preservatives and artificials accomplish for the big national brands? One, they lower costs-cheaper ingredients equal lower finished cost for the manufacturer. Two, they allow the national brands to maintain a lower pH in their Ranch, which allows the buttermilk flavor to really pop, and ultimately, gives the dressing its signature flavor. At Trader Joe's, we've long faced a Ranch Dressing conundrum, especially when it comes to Ranch Dressing that doesn't require refrigeration (shelf-stable, in grocery biz-speak). Because we don't allow those chemical preservatives and artificial additives in our products, it's been very challenging (read: "impossible") to find a shelf-stable Ranch Dressing that comes close to capturing that tangy, herby, buttermilk flavor. Until now. Our supplier worked with us for months to develop a Ranch that would live up to our expectations; that work has paid off with Trader Joe's Organic Ranch Dressing, a Ranch Dressing that surpassed our expectations, and now stands as the bar by which we will measure every other Ranch Dressing in the future. Our Organic Ranch has a classic Ranch flavor profile, with a buttermilk tang, and herby/spicy notes from garlic, chives, parsley, dill, black pepper, and salt. It doesn't have any artificial flavors or preservatives. It is, of course, splendid on salads. It's also a devilishly good dip for vegetable crudités, fries, or onion rings, and makes a good substitute for blue cheese dressing when enjoying spicy wings with carrots and celery sticks. Trader Joe's brand products contain NO synthetic colors, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, MSG, added trans fats, dairy ingredients from rBST sources or genetically modified ingredients. Included is one (1) Trader Joe's Organic Ranch Dressing - 16 Oz Bottle
