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Four Cheese Pasta Sauce
Ingredients:
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Diced Tomatoes In Juice (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Contains Less Than 2% Of Sugar , Salt, Parmesan Cheese (Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Romano Cheese Made From Cow’s Milk (Cultured Part Skimmed Cow’s Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Dehydrated Garlic, Provolone Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Granulated Onion, Ricotta Cheese (Milk, Vinegar, Salt), Olive Oil, Pasteurized Milk, Skim Milk, Heavy Cream (From Milk), Spices, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Cheese Cultures, Butter (Cream, Salt), Sodium Phosphate, Enzymes.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Classico Four Cheese Pasta Sauce falls short in our assessment for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its overall cleanliness. The presence of added sugars and potentially harmful additives like Xanthan Gum further diminishes its standing on our scale.
The sauce is composed of a variety of ingredients including tomato puree, diced tomatoes, several types of cheese, and seasonings. While at first glance this might appear to be a straightforward list, the inclusion of sugar, non-organic tomato components, and additives raises concerns. The sugar and citric acid contribute to the added sugars content, while the Xanthan Gum, used as a thickener or stabilizer, is viewed unfavorably in our clean food criteria.
Moreover, the sauce does not meet the non-GMO standard, a significant factor for those seeking natural ingredients. The lack of organic certification means that the tomatoes and dairy products used in this sauce may have been produced with conventional farming methods, which often rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This is contrary to the values of consumers aiming to reduce their exposure to such substances.
In our evaluation, the product does not align with the principles of clean eating that we advocate. The brand could improve by sourcing organic ingredients, eliminating genetically modified elements, and removing unnecessary additives and sugars. Consumers looking for the cleanest food products would likely bypass this sauce in favor of options that better adhere to strict standards of health and environmental responsibility. For those prioritizing cleaner eating, the Classico Four Cheese Pasta Sauce does not stand up to the scrutiny of our rigorous review process.
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