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Hunt’s Ketchup
Flavor:
Cheese & Garlic Pasta Sauce
Ingredients:
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Water, Less than 2% of: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Cheese Blend (Granular And Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Parmesan Cheese (Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Carrot Fiber, Sugar, Romano Cheese from Cow’s Milk (Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Dried Garlic, Spices, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Sorbitol. CONTAINS: MILK.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Hunt’s Ketchup Cheese & Garlic Pasta Sauce falls short of the cleaner food options promoted by our website. This product is not organic, and it is not made with non-GMO ingredients, which are two fundamental criteria for healthier food choices.
The ingredient list reveals several concerns. The presence of added sugars, including high fructose corn syrup, sugar, and citric acid, detracts from the product’s nutritional value. Furthermore, sorbitol and corn syrup, considered more harmful types of added sugars, are also included. These ingredients are linked to potential health risks when consumed in excess.
Additionally, the sauce contains soybean oil, a type of oil that we categorize as harmful due to its processing methods and potential impact on health. The inclusion of “natural flavors” in the ingredients list is problematic, as this term can encompass a range of additives that are not always disclosed and may raise health concerns.
The product also contains cheese and milk derivatives, which are sources of allergens for some individuals. Although these ingredients are common in pasta sauces, they contribute to the product’s low score for those seeking dairy-free options.
Hunt’s Ketchup Cheese & Garlic Pasta Sauce is not recommended for those looking for cleaner, healthier food options. The ingredients used raise concerns about the potential health impacts of added sugars, genetically modified components, and unspecified additives. The product’s score reflects these issues, positioning it at the lowest end of our green leaf rating system. Consumers are advised to consider these factors when making food choices and to opt for products that align better with a clean eating philosophy.
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