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Summary
This habanero pepper sauce is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score. While it contains beneficial ingredients like cayenne, habanero, and garlic, which offer health benefits such as metabolism boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, the presence of refined sugar and xanthan gum as an additive detracts from its overall healthiness. The processing level and added sugar contribute to a moderate score despite the presence of some nutritious components.
Key ingredients 11
Black PepperGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Black Pepper →SpicesGood
Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.
See more about Spices →GarlicGood
Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.
See more about Garlic →WaterNeutral
Used as a basic diluent and liquid base for the sauce with no nutritional impact.
See more about Water →VinegarNeutral
Provides acidity and acts as a natural preservative to maintain product freshness.
See more about Vinegar →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →CayenneNeutral
Natural pepper providing heat and flavor.
See more about Cayenne →HabaneroNeutral
Chili pepper contributing characteristic heat and capsaicin flavor.
OnionNeutral
Whole food ingredient used for savory flavor enhancement.
See more about Onion →Xanthan GumNeutral
Common food gum used as a stabilizer and thickening agent to maintain texture.
See more about Xanthan Gum →SugarBad
Refined added sugar.
See more about Sugar →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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