Bumble Bee Wild Caught Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce Gluten Free 11g Protein Per Serving Shelf Stable Tin Can 3.75 oz
Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This product contains sprats, which are a beneficial source of omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. However, the presence of maltodextrin and modified cornstarch, both processed carbohydrates with no nutritional benefits, contributes to its processed nature. The use of these additives, along with the moderate level of processing, limits the overall healthiness of the product.
Key ingredients 8
SpratsVery Good
Wild-caught fish providing high-quality protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and brain health.
PaprikaGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Paprika →WaterNeutral
Used as a basic liquid base for the sauce without any nutritional impact.
See more about Water →Acetic AcidNeutral
Common organic acid used for acidity and flavor, naturally occurring in vinegar.
See more about Acetic Acid →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary sodium chloride used for enhancing flavor and preservation.
See more about Salt →Xanthan GumNeutral
Common food additive used as a thickener and stabilizer, generally recognized as safe in small amounts.
See more about Xanthan Gum →MaltodextrinBad
A highly processed carbohydrate derived from corn or starch that can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
See more about Maltodextrin →Modified CornstarchBad
Chemically altered starch used as a thickener, offering little nutritional value and often derived from genetically modified corn.
See more about Modified Cornstarch →Processing
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