Cacio E Pepe Pasta Sauce, Cacio E Pepe
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
099482484156
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 280mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 7.8mcg
39%
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
9 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCREAM (MILK, CITRIC ACID), WATER, PECORINO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, SEA SALT, ANIMAL RENNET), MILK PROTEIN, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cacio E Pepe Pasta Sauce, Cacio E Pepe scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% 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 Cacio E Pepe Pasta Sauce, Cacio E Pepe'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: Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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