Medium Sauce
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
18 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CAYENNE RED PEPPER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, EGG YOLK, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC*, SPICE, ONION*, CORN SYRUP, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, TAMARIND, *DEHYDRATED.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Medium Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- 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 Medium 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
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: Molasses, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor.
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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