Brown Sauce Prep with Beef (Espagnole)
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including MSG, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
074826014015
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size6 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
* 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
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK AND ROASTED BEEF, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, HYDROLYZED SOY, CORN AND WHEAT PROTEINS, SALT, SUGAR, CORN OIL, TOMATO POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, 2% OR LESS OF CARAMEL COLOR, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID. CONTAINS SULFITING AGENTS.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Brown Sauce Prep with Beef (Espagnole) scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch, Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Hydrolyzed Soy): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Brown Sauce Prep with Beef (Espagnole)'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.
- 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: 2% Or Less Of Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid. Contains Sulfiting Agents.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Wheat Or Soy?
This product lists wheat and soy in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.