The last time I was in the Kroger picking up some groceries, the woman in front of me was buying a large container of Mullen's Imitation French Dressing. I was intrigued. French dressing, although thought delicious by some (indeed, the only dressing I liked as a child), isn't really French. But reader, you already knew that. What could imitation French dressing possibly be?So today, as I picking up some groceries, I made a point of checking Mullen's product out. Apparently, they produce only two different dressings that are stocked by the Kroger: French dressing and Imitation French Dressing. Even more intrigued. Further investigation revealed that the ingredients in both were exactly the same, but in different proportions. Hmmmm.
The web site revealed this information about the Imitation French Dressing:
| For many decades J.D. Mullen marketed this delicious dressing Americans have loved, no matter what is was called. in order to meet state and federal law requirements, we chose to change the name rather than add more oil to the original recipe. You'll find this delightful pouring type dressing light and delicious. |
And this about Mullen's French Dressing:
| J.D. Mullen created a formula designed to meet strict government standards or a French dressing using the same ingredients as the original recipe. More corn oil was added and the other were ingredients reapportioned. Because it is not quite so tart or sweet, some folks like it even better. |
Apparently, some folks have the government to blame or thank. I didn't buy either.