Slow Simmer Taco Sauce
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
712102000528
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size13 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 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
20 listed · 7 flagged for reviewBEEF STOCK, MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES INCLUDING PAPRIKA, SEA SALT, BROWN SUGAR, ROASTED GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, ROASTED GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, EVAPORATED CANE JUICE), MIREPOIX STOCK (MADE OF CARROT, CELERY, ONION STOCKS & NATURAL FLAVORS), SAUTEED CARROT STOCK (CARROT STOCK, SUNFLOWER OIL), MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR, BEEF FAT, XANTHAN GUM, FRESH HAM FAT, TOASTED SESAME OIL, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Slow Simmer Taco Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Mirepoix Stock (Made Of Carrot, Celery, Onion Stocks & Natural Flavors), Mesquite Smoke Flavor, +1 more): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- 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 Slow Simmer Taco 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Toasted Sesame Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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