Ken’s
Flavor:
Ken's Signature Brewpub Style Mustard Sauce
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Spicy Brown Mustard (Distilled Vinegar,water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spices), Brown Sugar, Mustard Seed,egg Yolk, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Sodium Benzoate [preservative]), Barley Malt Powder (Malted Barley And Corn), Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Xanthan Gum, Dried Onion, Natural Flavor, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Flour, sorbic Acid And Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives),white Wine, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Turmeric (Color), Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Mustard Oil.contains Egg,soy,wheat.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Ken’s Signature Brewpub Style Mustard Sauce is positioned at the bottom of our clean food spectrum. This score reflects its composition, which fails to meet the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options.
The product is not organic, a factor that immediately reduces its standing. Additionally, it lacks non-GMO certification, further diminishing its appeal to those seeking natural ingredients. Its inclusion of brown sugar, sugar, and citric acid contributes to its lower rating due to the added sugars present. These ingredients are often scrutinized for their impact on overall health and are a common concern for consumers aiming to reduce sugar intake.
The mustard sauce’s ingredient list also contains several items that raise red flags. Natural flavors, while common in processed foods, are penalized for their lack of transparency, as they can encompass a range of undisclosed chemical compounds. Xanthan gum, though a widely used thickening agent, is deducted points for being a potential irritant to some individuals. The preservative sodium benzoate is associated with negative health implications when combined with ascorbic acid. Furthermore, the presence of calcium disodium EDTA, used to preserve flavor, is another undesirable additive.
Ken’s Signature Brewpub Style Mustard Sauce also contains soybean oil, which is considered a less healthy oil due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content and potential link to inflammation. This ingredient contributes to the product’s low rating.
The sauce’s formulation, with its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and various additives, positions it as a less desirable choice for those seeking cleaner food options. The product’s score reflects these attributes, and we advise consumers to opt for alternatives that align better with the principles of clean eating. Our rating system is designed to guide consumers towards healthier, more natural food choices, and this product does not meet the criteria we champion for a clean and wholesome diet.
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