Vindaloo Cooking Sauce
Processing Score
7.9Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including preservatives and modified ingredients. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041130389252
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size124 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 700mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
* 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
18 listed · 3 flagged for reviewTOMATO, ONIONS, WATER, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, GINGER, SUGAR, SALT, CHILI POWDER (SPICES, SALT, CARAMEL, DEXTROSE), SPICES, MUSTARD FLOUR, CILANTRO, CITRIC ACID, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, TAMARIND, SODIUM BENZOATE, SPICE EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Vindaloo Cooking Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Edta): Industrial flavor enhancement 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 Vindaloo Cooking 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: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts 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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