tessemae salad dressings

[mpr7876]

I found out a few days ago my balsamic vinegar dressing, that i was using daily, was not whole 30 compliant (it contained added sulfites). So I have started over.

 

I've been researching online and found Tessemae's brand "Whole 30" approved salad dressings. I also reviewed the "Can I have......" section of the Whole 30 rules. Specifically the Safflower/Sunflower Oil section.

 

Question. All the "Whole 30 Approved" Tessemae dressings contain organic sunflower oil. So being we are suppose to limit the use of vegetable oils at home, does this make these salad dressings non-compliant for daily use at home in my salads??? 

 

So confused.

 

Thanks.

[ShannonM816]

Here's what the Whole30 101: Rules vs. Recommendations article says:

 

So, we ban the seed oils specifically off-limits according to the Whole30 “no grains, no legumes” rules (corn oil, rice bran oil, soybean oil, and peanut oil), and encourage you to limit your use of the others (like safflower, sunflower, canola, grapeseed, or sesame) at home, while not specifically exluding them on the program. That means don’t use canola as your primary cooking fat in your own kitchen; there are much healthier choices outlined in our shopping list. But don’t stress about using high-oleic safflower or sunflower oil in your homemade mayo, or eating eggs fried in canola while out to brunch with your friends. See our Guide to Dining Out for more details on how to navigate your way around a restaurant menu (and their cooking oils).

 

 

I think that's what I'd go by. Don't stress about using the salad dressings. I wouldn't make them your only fat source, either -- it's always good to have a variety, as you get different nutrients from different foods. So have avocadoes, olives, coconut in any form, fattier source of meat, olive oil, and occasionally some nuts (if you can keep them around without overeating them and if they don't cause you any digestive or other issues). But for an easy choice sometimes, go for it.

[mpr7876]

thank you. I just don't want to have to start over, again lol. I always cook with olive oil, and use olives as a side, or homemade mayo (made w olive oil) as my sources of fat mostly. I just haven't found a compliant balsamic yet, to make my own dressing, and figured Tessemae's would def work in the meantime.

[ShannonM816]

Lots of people are confused by balsamic vinegar. They are all going to contain sulfites, but some of the cheaper brands add sulfites, and it's the added sulfites you want to avoid. If they're actually listed in the ingredients (possibly as something like potassium metabisulfite), those are added and not okay. If there's just a warning somewhere on the bottle that says "contains sulfites" or "contains naturally occurring sulfites," those are naturally occurring and okay to have. 

 

Also avoid any that list caramel or caramel color, as those are something they've added for sweetness.

 

My understanding is that in the US, organic balsamic vinegars can't have added sulfites, so if I can find organic ones, I'll usually opt for that. Still read your labels to be sure there's nothing else in them, but it's a place to start. 

[Jenna1990]

Hey guys, check out Melissa's most recent post on sunflower oil here!