Authentic Black Bean Sauce, Black Bean
Processing Score
9.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
076606552946
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 970mg
42%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
23 listed · 6 flagged for reviewVEGETABLE OILS (SOYBEAN, SESAME), WATER, FERMENTED BLACK BEANS, SHERRY, SALT, RICE, SUGAR, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, RED JALAPENO PEPPERS, WHEAT FLOUR, GARLIC, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, ONIONS, ACIDS (CITRIC, LACTIC), CARAMEL COLOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST, XANTHAN GUM, GINGER, SODIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM LACTATE, FLAVORS (NATURAL, ARTIFICIAL), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (RETAINS PRODUCT FRESHNESS).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Authentic Black Bean Sauce, Black Bean scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Flavors (Flavors (Natural, Artificial)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Authentic Black Bean Sauce, Black Bean's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oils (Soybean, Sesame).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Lactate, Calcium Disodium Edta (Retains Product Freshness).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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