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Ken's Boom Boom Sauce

Ken’s

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Ingredients:

Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Egg Yolk, Aged Cayenne Red Pepper, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Chili De Arbol Pepper,* Plum, Rice Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Shallots,* Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Modified Corn Starch, Paprika, Spice, Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Sodium Metabisulfite (Preservative), Annatto And Turmeric (Color), Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Turmeric, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Tartaric Acid, Mustard Oil. *Dried. Contains Egg.

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Ken’s Boom Boom Sauce has earned a 1/5 green leaf rating on our health-conscious scale. This score reflects the product’s composition, which includes a variety of ingredients that do not align with our criteria for cleaner food options. The sauce is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which immediately reduces its standing on our scale. Additionally, the inclusion of added sugars and citric acid further detracts from its score, as we prioritize products without such additives.

The sauce also contains several additives that are considered potentially harmful, including flavor enhancers, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium EDTA. More concerning are the known harmful additives like sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulfite, which are preservatives linked to potential health risks. Furthermore, the use of soybean oil, which we classify as a harmful oil due to its often processed nature and possible GMO origins, significantly impacts the product’s rating.

Our assessment of Ken’s Boom Boom Sauce is thorough and based on a stringent review of its ingredients. Each component is carefully considered for its impact on overall health and alignment with our mission to promote cleaner eating. The presence of non-organic elements, GMOs, added sugars, and various additives, some of which are deemed harmful, leads us to advise consumers to avoid this product in favor of healthier alternatives.

Consumers seeking cleaner food options are encouraged to choose products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and eliminate added sugars and harmful additives. Ken’s Boom Boom Sauce does not meet these criteria, and therefore, it holds the lowest position on our rating scale. Our analysis supports those looking for healthier, more natural food choices, and we are committed to providing clear, straightforward guidance in the complex food market.

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