Salad dressings
Alessi Balsamic vinegar
8.5 fl oz/250 mL
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 78
Alessi Balsamic vinegar scores 78 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 5 points Sugars 13.3 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Balsamic vinegar
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 13.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 22 = 78
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 133 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 13.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (15 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
RED WINE VINEGAR, GRAPE MUSTS.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Alessi
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu