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Texas Pete Garlic Hot Sauce

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Is Texas Pete Garlic Hot Sauce healthy?

Texas Pete Garlic Hot Sauce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This hot sauce contains beneficial ingredients like peppers, which provide vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Texas Pete Garlic Hot Sauce?

Texas Pete Garlic Hot Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Texas Pete Garlic Hot Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Garlic Powder counts in its favor; Benzoate of Soda 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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Texas Pete Garlic Hot Sauce

T. W. GARNER FOOD COMPANY, INC.
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$46.20 · $3.85 / count
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by T. W. GARNER FOOD COMPANY, INC.
Category Condiments
Summary

This hot sauce contains beneficial ingredients like peppers, which provide vitamins and antioxidants. However, it also includes sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative that can form harmful compounds under certain conditions. The product is moderately processed, which limits its overall health score despite having a relatively short ingredient list.

Key ingredients 6

Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

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Peppers
Neutral

Peppers are natural ingredients that add flavor and spice without significant health concerns.

Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar is a common condiment ingredient that provides acidity and flavor with minimal health impact.

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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 thickening agent used in small quantities, generally considered safe for most consumers.

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Benzoate of Soda
Bad

Benzoate of soda is a preservative that may cause health concerns for some consumers, especially with high intake.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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