APPLE SAUCE

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Is APPLE SAUCE healthy?

APPLE SAUCE scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This apple sauce contains beneficial ingredients like apples and strawberry puree, which provide fiber and antioxidants.

How processed is APPLE SAUCE?

APPLE SAUCE is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive APPLE SAUCE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Apples, Strawberry Puree, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor; Natural Flavor, Tomato Extract are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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APPLE SAUCE

Tree Top
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Tree Top Inc.
Category Fruits
Summary

This apple sauce contains beneficial ingredients like apples and strawberry puree, which provide fiber and antioxidants. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of natural flavors and the overall processing level, which limits its score. The presence of natural flavors, which are often highly processed and lack transparency, further impacts the rating.

Key ingredients 7

Apples
Good

Whole fruit providing natural fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to support overall health.

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Strawberry Puree
Good

Whole food ingredient providing natural fruit flavor, vitamins, and antioxidants.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Also known as vitamin C, acts as an antioxidant and nutrient, helping preserve freshness.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used to adjust consistency.

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Concentrated Strawberry Puree
Neutral

Concentrated fruit puree used for flavor and color, though processing reduces some fresh fruit qualities.

Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Tomato Extract
Bad

Added strictly for color modification in an apple and strawberry sauce, representing unnecessary processing.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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