Some foods have a red dot and other have a red dot with a circle around them. What is the difference? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) › Category: Diary › Some foods have a red dot and other have a red dot with a circle around them. What is the difference? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Whitney asked 8 years ago 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down the mySymptoms team answered 8 years ago A red dot indicates an item without ingredients. A red dot with circle indicates an item containing ingredients. Kind regards, mySymptoms team. Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me