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Ken's Signature Creole Chili Pepper Sauce
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Creole Mustard (Water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Xanthan Gum), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Garlic, Egg Yolk, Tomato Paste, Spice, Aged Cayenne Red Pepper, Maltodextrin, Jalapeno Pepper, Green Bell Pepper,* Paprika, Sugar, Chipotle Pepper, Molasses, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Seed, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Garlic,* Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor (Contains Celery), Onion Powder, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Celery Seed. *Dried. Contains Egg
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Ken’s Signature Creole Chili Pepper Sauce earns a 1/5 green leaf rating, placing it at the lower end of the spectrum for cleaner food options. This assessment stems from a comprehensive review of its ingredients and production practices.
The sauce is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), detracting from its green leaf score. It also includes multiple types of added sugars, such as molasses, sugar, and fructose, which further diminish its rating. High fructose corn syrup, a particularly concerning sweetener due to its association with various health issues, is present in the concoction.
Beyond sugars, the product incorporates a range of additives that raise health concerns. Natural flavors, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium EDTA are among these, with caramel color and maltodextrin being particularly notable for their negative health implications. Additionally, the use of soybean oil, a non-preferred oil due to its processing methods and fat composition, contributes to the low score.
Ken’s Signature Creole Chili Pepper Sauce is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food alternatives. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple added sugars, and a variety of questionable additives leads to its minimal green leaf rating. Consumers are encouraged to consider alternative products that prioritize organic ingredients, eschew GMOs, and limit the use of added sugars and potentially harmful additives. The goal is to promote a healthier diet and a cleaner food environment, and this product does not align with those objectives.
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