Prego
Flavor:
Chunky Tomato and Three Cheese Pasta Sauce
Ingredients:
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Sugar, Contains Less Than 1% Of: Salt, Canola Oil, Granular Cheese (Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Ricotta Cheese (Milk, Whey, Distilled Vinegar, Salt), Spices, Whey, Citric Acid, Concentrated Parmesan Cheese Paste (Parmesan Cheese [Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Disodium Phosphate And Sodium Citrate), Romano Cheese (Cow’s Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Onion Extract, Garlic Extract.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Prego Chunky Tomato and Three Cheese Pasta Sauce falls at the bottom of our cleaner food options scale. This rating reflects our rigorous standards for health and environmental impact, which the product fails to meet in several categories.
The sauce is not organic, and its ingredients are not verified as non-GMO. These factors are significant as they contribute to environmental concerns and may affect consumers looking for natural food products. The addition of sugar and citric acid raises flags for those monitoring added sugars in their diet. Furthermore, the presence of sodium citrate, listed twice, is a cause for deduction due to its classification as a potentially harmful additive.
Another major concern is the inclusion of canola oil. Although a common ingredient in many processed foods, canola oil is often heavily processed and may be sourced from genetically modified crops. Our criteria penalize the use of such oils due to their potential health implications and the environmental impact of their production.
The sauce’s ingredients list also features a range of cheeses, including granular cheese, ricotta cheese, concentrated parmesan cheese paste, and romano cheese from cow’s milk. While cheese can contribute to the nutritional value of a product, the overall health assessment of this sauce remains low due to the aforementioned issues.
Our assessment aims to guide consumers towards healthier and more environmentally sustainable food choices. The Prego Chunky Tomato and Three Cheese Pasta Sauce receives the lowest possible rating on our scale, indicating that there are cleaner and more wholesome alternatives available. Consumers seeking to align their dietary choices with a focus on health and sustainability may consider looking beyond this product to options that better meet these priorities.
Certifications:
None
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