Food Classification Reference

Quinoa is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — despite being a seed, paleo guidelines treat quinoa as a grain equivalent and exclude it due to its saponin content and grain-like consumption patterns.

A classification reference for ranch dressing under standard keto guidelines, covering store-bought and homemade varieties and their carbohydrate content.

Traditional ranch dressing is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it is made with buttermilk and sour cream (dairy) and commercial versions contain canola oil and artificial additives.

A classification reference for raw honey under standard keto guidelines, covering its high natural sugar content regardless of processing method.

Raw honey is classified as Allowed on paleo — it is one of the most historically referenced ancestral sweeteners in paleo literature, consistent with pre-agricultural foraging.

A classification reference for regular ketchup under standard keto guidelines, covering its sugar content and net carbohydrates per serving.