Hot Sauce
Processing Score
11.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070784269474
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
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
10 listed · 7 flagged for reviewCAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC), WATER, SALT, RED PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVES, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, RED 40 COLOR, YELLOW 5 COLOR, BLUE 1 COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Hot Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate As Preservatives): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 Color, Yellow 5 Color, Blue 1 Color): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- 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 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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts 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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