Food Classification Reference

A classification reference for store-bought Caesar dressing under standard keto guidelines, covering carbohydrate content and ingredient considerations.

Commercial Caesar dressing is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it contains Parmesan cheese (dairy), canola or soybean oil (industrial seed oils), and often modified starch.

A classification reference for store-bought mayonnaise under standard keto guidelines, covering full-fat and reduced-fat varieties.

Store-bought mayonnaise is classified as Limited on paleo — most commercial mayo uses soybean or canola oil (not paleo), while avocado oil-based mayo (e.g. Primal Kitchen) is specifically referenced as the paleo-compliant option.

A classification reference for store-bought pesto under standard keto guidelines, covering typical ingredient composition and carbohydrate content.

Commercial store-bought pesto is classified as Not Allowed on paleo — it contains Parmesan cheese (dairy) and typically uses sunflower or canola oil (industrial seed oils), both non-paleo ingredients.