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Taco Bell Home Originals Mild Restaurant Sauce, 7.5 oz

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Is Taco Bell Home Originals Mild Restaurant Sauce, 7.5 oz healthy?

Taco Bell Home Originals Mild Restaurant Sauce, 7.5 oz scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sauce contains a relatively simple ingredient list with water, tomato puree, and spices, which are generally acceptable.

How processed is Taco Bell Home Originals Mild Restaurant Sauce, 7.5 oz?

Taco Bell Home Originals Mild Restaurant Sauce, 7.5 oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Taco Bell Home Originals Mild Restaurant Sauce, 7.5 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato Puree, Vinegar, Chili Pepper count in its favor; Sodium Benzoate is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Taco Bell Home Originals Mild Restaurant Sauce, 7.5 oz

70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$28.00 · 4 pack · 7.5 oz · $3.73 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Condiments
Summary

This sauce contains a relatively simple ingredient list with water, tomato puree, and spices, which are generally acceptable. However, the presence of sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative, raises health concerns due to its potential to form harmful compounds. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the absence of other major harmful ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Tomato Puree
Good

Tomato puree is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet.

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Vinegar
Good

Vinegar adds flavor and may support digestion, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Chili Pepper
Good

Chili peppers contain capsaicin, which can boost metabolism and add flavor.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a common base in sauces, providing hydration without affecting flavor or nutrition negatively.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent with minimal nutritional impact.

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Sodium Benzoate
Bad

Sodium benzoate is a preservative that has raised health concerns and is considered less desirable.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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