• What is the difference between your 355mL Caesar Dressing & Dip and your 355mL Mighty Caesar Dressing & Dip?
• Are your products Kosher?

• Do I have to refrigerate Renée’s Gourmet products even before opening them?
• I wasn’t aware that the Renée’s Gourmet product I bought needed refrigeration at all times, and I didn’t put it in the refrigerator when I got home from the supermarket. Can I still use it?
• How long can I keep a Renée’s Gourmet product out of the refrigerator?
• How do I read the ‘best-before’ date, as I am not sure that this product is still good?
• Where can I find the ‘best-before’ date on the product packaging?

• Are all of Renée’s products Peanut-free?
• Are any of Renée’s products dairy-free? How about gluten-free?
• Is canola oil good for you?
• Can you use olive oil in your products instead of canola oil?
• Is the oil you use in your products hydrogenated?
• Are all the cheese, eggs and egg products in your dressings pasteurized?
• Are there any Renée’s Gourmet products that will fit into my low-carb diet?

• I am in the US and can’t find your products at the supermarket. Can you help?
• I can’t seem to find my favourite Renée’s dressing on shelf– help!
• I can’t find Renée’s Gourmet Sauces at my grocery store – where can I find them?

• How long should I marinate meat in the Sauces before cooking it?

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Do I have to refrigerate Renée’s Gourmet products even before opening them?
Yes, they must be refrigerated at all times. Since our products contain fresh, natural ingredients, it is very important that they always be refrigerated and not left out for a length of time.

I wasn’t aware that the Renée’s Gourmet product I bought needed refrigeration at all times, and I didn’t put it in the refrigerator when I got home from the supermarket. Can I still use it?
No, the product is not good to use. As it is a fresh product, it should be treated like a dairy product and kept refrigerated at all times.

How long can I keep a Renée’s Gourmet product out of the refrigerator?
They should be left unrefrigerated for as little time as possible, just like dairy products.

How do I read the ‘best-before’ date, as I am not sure that this product is still good?
The ‘best-before’ date on our products is the date by which we recommend you open the product, in order to experience its intended quality. Prior to being opened, the product should be kept refrigerated. Once a container is opened, the product should be used up within a fairly short period of time. Normally, once opened, if the product is handled hygienically and stored at a typical refrigeration temperature of 2-4 degrees Celsius, it can be kept for a few weeks.

Where can I find the ‘best-before’ date on the product packaging?
For our original spoonable dressings, the best-before date can be found on the lid or neck of the bottle/jar. For our Sauces, the date is located on the neck of the bottle. For the Vinaigrettes, it can be found on the bottle cap. Finally, for Renée’s Gourmet Dips, the date is along the top of the container (not on the lid).

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Are all of Renée’s products Peanut-free?
Yes, all of Renée's products are peanut-free and made in a peanut-free facility.

Are any of Renée’s products dairy-free? How about gluten-free?
Yes, Renée’s has a large selection of products that are dairy-free and gluten-free. Click here for more details.

Is canola oil good for you?
Yes. Among other edible oils, Canola Oil has been found to have a healthy nutritional profile: it comes from a plant source and contains no Cholesterol and virtually no Trans Fatty Acid; it has the lowest saturated fat level of any vegetable oil; and it has the second highest monounsaturated fat level of any vegetable oil, after olive oil (saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are known to contribute to the risk of heart disease). As such, canola oil meets the requirements for inclusion in a diet low in saturated and trans fats.
There have been concerns over the biogenetic modification of the Canola plant over the years. Canadian plant-breeding programs, combined with changes in processing techniques, led to a reduction of erucic acid, which was formally found in the plants. The removal of this potentially harmful acid from the plants has made canola oil safer and increased its overall benefits. For more detailed information on canola oil, please visit www.canola-council.org.

Can you use olive oil in your products instead of canola oil?
Unfortunately, we can only use minimal amounts of olive oil in our dressings. When used in a vinaigrette or sauce, olive oil can solidify upon refrigeration, and the dressing would no longer be pourable; when used in a creamy spoonable dressing, it can alter the texture and stability of the product.

Is the oil you use in your products hydrogenated?
No, none of the Renée’s Gourmet products contain any hydrogenated oils.

Are all the cheese, eggs and egg products in your dressings pasteurized?
Yes all cheese, eggs and egg products (egg white, egg yolk) used as ingredients in our dressings, sauces, marinades and dips are pasteurized.

Are there any Renée’s Gourmet products that will fit into my low-carb diet?
Yes, most Renée’s Gourmet products are low in carbohydrates. For a detailed nutrition facts list of products containing less than 1, 2 or 3g of carbohydrates per serving, click here.

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