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Dave’s Gourmet
Flavor:
Hurtin' Habanero Sauce
Ingredients:
Habanero Peppers, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cane Vinegar, Lime, Spices, Garlic, Salt, Cane Sugar, Hot Pepper Extract, Onions, Citric and Acetic Acids (Acidity Regulators), Xanthan Gum (Thickener), Ascorbic Acid (Antioxidant), Paprika Natural Color, Oregano Extract
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, Dave’s Gourmet Hurtin’ Habanero Sauce falls short in our evaluation for cleaner food options. The product is not organic and uses ingredients that are not verified as non-GMO. Additionally, it contains added sugars, specifically cane sugar, which negatively impacts its score. The presence of xanthan gum, a thickener, further detracts from its rating as it is considered a potentially harmful additive.
The sauce’s ingredient list is a mix of natural items, such as habanero peppers, apple cider vinegar, lime, spices, garlic, onions, and oregano extract, which are typically associated with healthier food choices. However, the addition of cane sugar and cane vinegar raises concerns due to their processed nature and the potential health implications of consuming added sugars. The inclusion of hot pepper extract, citric and acetic acids as acidity regulators, ascorbic acid as an antioxidant, and paprika for color, while common in many processed foods, contributes to the product not meeting the criteria for a clean label.
The use of non-organic ingredients and the lack of non-GMO certification are significant factors in the evaluation process. These elements suggest that the product may not align with the preferences of consumers seeking the most natural and unadulterated food choices. Furthermore, the sauce’s reliance on added sugars, both in the form of cane sugar and the less specific ‘sugar,’ is a notable drawback for a product aiming for a cleaner profile.
The presence of xanthan gum, while a common food additive, is often scrutinized by those advocating for cleaner eating. It serves as a thickener and stabilizer in the sauce but is viewed unfavorably in this assessment.
Dave’s Gourmet Hurtin’ Habanero Sauce has room for improvement to meet the standards of a cleaner food product. By eliminating added sugars, removing potentially harmful additives, and committing to organic and non-GMO ingredients, the product could achieve a higher green leaf rating, reflecting a healthier choice for consumers.
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