Nutrition FAQs

• What about total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol?

  Vegenaise ® is lower in total fat than ordinary mayonnaise. It has approximately nine grams of fat in a serving and Reduced Fat Vegenaise has even less with five grams of fat. Because Vegenaise ® is egg and dairy free, it is very low in saturated fat, and has absolutely no cholesterol. Furthermore, Vegenaise ® contains no hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat and no transfats.

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• Is Vegenaise ® low in sodium?

  Yes, Vegenaise ® is low in sodium. It contains about 80 milligrams per serving.

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• Is Grapeseed Oil actually good for people who need to watch their cholesterol?

  Grapeseed oil has been shown to correct blood cholesterol levels in certain individuals, thereby reducing their risk of cardiac events. In a large survey published in 1993 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Nash showed in a sample group of 56 men and women using up to 1.5 ounces (43 g) per day, an amount that one can cook with, grape seed oil had the ability to raise HDL levels by 13% and reduce LDL levels by 7% in just three weeks. The total cholesterol/HDL ratio was reduced 15.6% and the total LDL/HDL ratio was reduced by 15.3%, which could be significant for those at risk of heart attack.

  Grapeseed oil is one of the few natural foods know to raise HDL. HDL appears to reduce LDL by loosening it from the arterial walls so it can be carried to the liver for elimination. Grapeseed oil is also an excellent natural source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids necessary for normal cell metabolism and maintenance.
  

  David T. Nash, Stephen D. Nash, and William D. Grant, "Grapeseed Oil, A Natural Agent Which Raises Serum HDL Levels," Journal of the American College of Cardiology 925-116 (March 1993).

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• Why did you change your recipes for Low Fat and Spicy Southwestern Ranch Dressings?

  Recently, one of our suppliers discontinued several of our key ingredients, so we were forced to adjust our recipes for these dressings. We are currently working on reducing both the calories and fat in these dressings to be as close as possible to the former recipes. We chose to continue producing these dressings through the redevelopment process with slightly higher calories and fat instead of stopping production altogether until we had duplicated the nutrition facts exactly, but we understand that many of our customers prefer the old recipes, so redeveloping these recipes is our top R&D priority.

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