Abstract: A process for preparing a fat free, calorie free food dressing includes combining flavors with spices and herbs and an acetic acid solution in a first container which is subsequently heated to destroy bacteria. Water, a sugar substitute, gums and a thickening agent are combined in a second container to form a second mixture. The water in the second mixture is chilled below ambient and filtered to remove substantially any contaminants therefrom. The chilled water prevents degradation of the sugar substitute during the manufacturing process. The two mixtures are combined and cooled to ambient temperature to form a finished food dressing.