Raos
Flavor:
Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients:
Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Italian Style Meatball Ccrumbles (Beef, Pork, Romano Cheese [pasteurized Cow’s Milk And Sheep’s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Soy Flour, Spices, Garlic, Natural Flavorings, Parsley), Onions, Carrots, Olive Oil, Celery, Uncured Pancetta Crumbles (Pork, Salt, Water, Spices, Cultured Celery Powder, Sea Salt, Natural Flavorings- No Nitrites Or Nitrates Added Except For Those Naturally Occurring In Cultured Celery Powder And Sea Salt), Garlic, Salt, Citric Acid, Black Pepper, Thyme, Parsley.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Rao’s Homemade Bolognese Sauce falls short of the clean food standards set by our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which significantly reduces its score. Additionally, the inclusion of citric acid as an added sugar, along with natural flavorings and celery powder, raises concerns about potentially harmful additives. The presence of these ingredients suggests that there are cleaner, healthier alternatives available on the market.
The sauce begins with a base of Italian whole peeled tomatoes, which could be a positive aspect if they were organic. However, the lack of certification detracts from the product’s overall cleanliness. The Italian style meatball crumbles and uncured pancetta crumbles add to the authenticity of the sauce but also contribute to the non-GMO deduction. The use of Romano cheese, derived from pasteurized cow’s and sheep’s milk, along with a blend of spices, garlic, and parsley, could have been a strong selling point had they been sourced from non-GMO, organic producers.
Moreover, the sauce’s reliance on soy flour, a common allergen and often a genetically modified ingredient, further diminishes its standing. The additives, including natural flavorings, which lack transparency and could encompass a range of undisclosed components, also work against the product’s clean label. Celery powder, while a natural ingredient, is used here as a curing agent for the pancetta and is a point of contention due to its nitrate content.
The product’s use of olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery is commendable for their nutritional value, but again, the non-organic nature of these ingredients limits the sauce’s potential for a higher rating. The inclusion of herbs such as thyme and parsley does little to offset the deductions made for the other components.
The Rao’s Homemade Bolognese Sauce, with a 2/5 green leaves rating, has room for improvement. By sourcing organic ingredients, eliminating GMOs, and removing unnecessary additives, the sauce could become a cleaner and more health-conscious choice for consumers looking to enjoy Italian flavors without compromising on food quality.
Certifications:
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