Sweet & Sour Sauce

Image: Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Common questions

Is Sweet & Sour Sauce healthy?

Sweet & Sour Sauce scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sweet and sour sauce is processed but features a relatively clean ingredient list with organic components like cane sugar, white vinegar, orange juice concentrate, and tomato paste.

How processed is Sweet & Sour Sauce?

Sweet & Sour Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sweet & Sour Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Cane Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

You might also like

More from Sprouts

See more

Sweet & Sour Sauce

Sprouts
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

View on Amazon

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Sprouts Farmers Market
Category Condiments
Summary

This sweet and sour sauce is processed but features a relatively clean ingredient list with organic components like cane sugar, white vinegar, orange juice concentrate, and tomato paste. The use of organic ingredients helps reduce exposure to synthetic pesticides, and the absence of artificial additives or seed oils is a positive aspect. However, the high sugar content and processing level limit its healthiness compared to less processed alternatives.

Key ingredients 7

Water
Neutral

Used as a basic liquid base and carrier for the sauce ingredients.

See more about Water →
Organic White Vinegar
Neutral

Adds acidity and the characteristic tanginess to the sweet and sour flavor.

See more about Organic White Vinegar →
Organic Corn Starch
Neutral

Used as a natural thickener to achieve the desired sauce consistency.

See more about Organic Corn Starch →
Organic Orange Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Provides natural fruit flavor and sweetness to complement the sauce profile.

See more about Organic Orange Juice Concentrate →
Organic Tomato Paste
Neutral

Contributes to the traditional color, body, and subtle savory notes of the sauce.

See more about Organic Tomato Paste →
Salt
Neutral

Enhances overall flavor and balances the sweetness and acidity.

See more about Salt →
Organic Cane Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

See more about Organic Cane Sugar →

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play

More in Condiments