The Sauce
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
729009221437
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size16.3 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
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
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (GARLIC, ONION, BELL PEPPER), SPICES (INCLUDING TURMERIC), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED LEMON PEEL, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL SPICE EXTRACTIVES (INCLUDING LEMON OIL), SODIUM BENZOATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, The Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 5,534 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 The 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: Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Garlic, Onion, Bell Pepper).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric 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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