Prego
Flavor:
Mini-Meatball Pasta Sauce
Ingredients:
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Meatballs (Beef And Pork, Water, Bread Crumbs [Enriched Wheat Flour (Enriched With Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dextrose, Salt, Yeast, Soybean Oil], Soy Protein Concentrate, Salt, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Beef Flavor [Beef Stock, Flavoring, Salt], Spice Extractives In Water And Corn And/Or Cottonseed Oil), Sugar, Contains Less Than 1% Of: Salt, Canola Oil, Spices, Citric Acid, Garlic, Dried Onions.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Prego Mini-Meatball Pasta Sauce receives the lowest possible score on our clean food scale. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately impacts its standing on our list of cleaner food options. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its score. The inclusion of dextrose, a type of added sugar, is particularly concerning, resulting in a more significant deduction.
The sauce also contains a variety of additives, such as beef flavor and enriched wheat flour, that may pose potential health risks. These ingredients contribute to the overall low rating as they do not align with our criteria for clean eating. Harmful oils, including canola and soybean oil, are present in the ingredient list, which are considered less desirable due to their processing methods and potential health implications.
The Prego Mini-Meatball Pasta Sauce fails to meet the standards set for cleaner, healthier food options. It is not organic, includes GMOs, and is formulated with added sugars and additives that raise health concerns. Furthermore, the presence of oils that are deemed harmful by our evaluation standards further diminishes the product’s standing. Consumers seeking out cleaner food alternatives are advised to steer clear of this pasta sauce in favor of options that better align with a health-conscious diet. The score of 1/5 green leaves reflects the product’s position at the lower end of our healthful food spectrum, emphasizing the need for more transparent and wholesome ingredients in commercially available food products.
Certifications:
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