Bufalo, Mexican Hot Sauce
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
036374935358
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
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
12 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, ACETIC ACID, IODIZED SALT, PEPPERS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, 0.1% OF SODIUM BENZOATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE). NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER AND YELLOW FD&C 6.
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, Bufalo, Mexican Hot Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (0.1% Of Sodium Benzoate (As A Preservative). Natural Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Bufalo, Mexican Hot Sauce'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Iodized Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate 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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