Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix is a 28 g dry pouch, not a bottle. Front of pack says it makes 500 mL. Maltodextrin, buttermilk powder, salt, dried garlic, and dried onion lead the blend.
Clorox of the United States owns Hidden Valley. Ranch seasoning comes from American plants, the brand FAQ says, alongside bottled dressings. No Canadian factory is named for this packet.
This pouch is meant for dressings, dips, and favourite recipes. Dry mix is almost fat-free, with 5 calories and 135 mg of sodium in a 1.8 g spoonful. Mustard is a may-contain. Silicon dioxide is listed as an anti-caking ingredient.
Product Highlights
- •About 3 tbsp (9 tsp) of powder per packet
- •30 minutes in the fridge to thicken mixed dressing
- •16 oz sour cream for a dip batch
- •Gluten free mark on the Canadian pouch
- •Natural flavour contains soy
- •1 oz listed beside 28 g on pack
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
This ranch seasoning packet is imported, not Canadian-made or Canadian-owned. Clorox owns Hidden Valley, and the company says ranch seasoning is produced at American sites.
Score breakdown (60% evidenced, medium confidence)
“Hidden Valley Ranch products are made in facilities across the United States, including production sites that support ranch seasoning, bottled dressings and other Hidden Valley products.”
“Hidden Valley is owned by The Clorox Company, which acquired the brand in 1972.”
“Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing was developed in the mid-1950s by Steve and Gayle Henson at the Hidden Valley Ranch near Santa Barbara, California.”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- United States
- Owned By
- The Clorox Company (United States)
- Weight
- 28 g
- Yield
- 500 mL dressing
- Key Ingredients
- Maltodextrin, buttermilk powder, salt, garlic, onion
- Label Claim
- Gluten free
- May Contain
- Mustard
Product Information
Nutrition Facts
| Per 1.8 g (1/2 tsp) | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories / Calories | 5 | |
| Fat / Lipides | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated / saturés | 0g | 0% |
| + Trans / trans | 0g | |
| Cholesterol / Cholestérol | 0mg | |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate / Glucides | 1g | |
| Fibre / Fibres | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars / Sucres | 0g | |
| Protein / Protéines | 0.1g | |
Ingredients
Maltodextrin (corn), buttermilk powder, salt, dried garlic, dried onion, lactic acid, calcium lactate, spices, citric acid, xanthan gum, soybean oil, carboxymethylcellulose, guar gum, artificial flavour, calcium stearate, natural flavour (soy), silicon dioxide, monosodium glutamae
Contains:
Dietary Information
Warnings
- May contain mustard
All Information Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix made in Canada?
No. Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix is imported. The Canadian site does not name a local plant, and Hidden Valley points seasoning production to the United States.
How do you make dressing with Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix?
For Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix, combine the packet with 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup mayonnaise. Stir well, cover, then chill until it thickens before serving.
Can Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix make dip?
Yes. Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix can be stirred into sour cream for dip. The brand says to chill the bowl so it thickens and the flavour comes up before serving.
Does Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix contain mustard?
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix lists may contain mustard. Milk and soy are in the ingredients through buttermilk powder and natural flavour (soy).
How big is a Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix packet?
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix is sold as a single pouch in Canadian grocery, including Foodland's 28 g listing. Most packets are about 3 tbsp, and the brand says to check the pack.
Is Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix the same as bottled Original Ranch?
No. Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix stays dry until you add dairy. Bottled Original Ranch is ready to pour in 473 mL or 1.06 L, with a different ingredient list.
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