The Most-Used SaladDressing
Ranch dressing takes the number one spot as America’smost popular salad dressing. It’s so popularthat it’s used beyond enhancing a salad. Ranch is a favorite dipping sauce forvegetables, chips, French fries, chicken wings, onion rings, chicken fingers,pizza, and pretty much anything else that’s edible.
This creamy dressing has stolen America’s heart. On February18th, 2019, a college student ordered pizza with her friends and accidentally disrupted a campaign event forSenator Kirsten Gillibrand when she scurried through the crowd to grab a bottleof ranch for their pizza.
Based on a surveyconducted by The Food Channel, the top three salad dressings are Ranch Dressing(creamy), Caesar Dressing (vinaigrette), and Buttermilk Dressing (creamy). Ifthat wasn’t enough evidence, a 2014 studyrevealed 26.63% Americans prefer Ranch Dressing with Balsamic Vinaigrette, thenext best, trailing 8 points behind at 18.6%. Ranch is the clear winner.
Ingredients Used in SaladDressings
Want to make your ownsalad dressing? We have three ingredients that areperfect for aiding in your creation: XanthanGum, Trilon CA, and Corn Starch.
Xanthan Gum
Oil and vinegar don’t mix, but we already established thatvinaigrettes are made of a mixture of oil and vinegar. Xanthan gum prevents this separation by stabilizing emulsions. However, it is notan emulsifier. It helps to prevent oilfrom separating while also keeping the seasonings and spices suspended. Thus,xanthan gum is a great ingredient for making vinaigrettes.
Trilon CA
You don’t want to put in hard-labor creating your dressingonly for it to develop a rancid taste during storage. Trilon CA, also known as disodium calcium EDTA, controls trace metalions to overcome deteriorative changes in foods. This means no raunchy Ranch when you use this sequestrant additive.
Corn Starch
Probably the mostwell-known ingredient out of the three, Corn Starch serves as a thickening agent in foods such as dressings. Corn Starchthickens two times the rate of flour and absorbs moisture. The icing on thecake is that it is Pareve, Kosher, and Halal certified.
We offer the XanthanGum and the Corn Starch at bulk discount rates for each item. Plus, you can save 5% on your first order when you signup for our newsletter!
Sources:
https://foodchannel.com/2010/top-ten-most-popular-salad-dressing-flavors
https://parade.com/277545/linzlowe/what-is-americas-favorite-salad-dressing/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salad
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinaigrette
