Red Enchilada Sauce

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Common questions

Is Red Enchilada Sauce healthy?

Red Enchilada Sauce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This red enchilada sauce contains beneficial ingredients such as tomatoes, peppers, and olive oil, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor.

How processed is Red Enchilada Sauce?

Red Enchilada Sauce is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Red Enchilada Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomatoes, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Sea Salt count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Red Enchilada Sauce

Somos
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kind Snacks
Category Condiments
Summary

This red enchilada sauce contains beneficial ingredients such as tomatoes, peppers, and olive oil, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of xanthan gum and the overall processing level, which limits its score. Despite the clean ingredient list, the processing level imposes a cap on the potential score.

Key ingredients 10

Olive Oil
Very Good

A healthy heart-friendly oil rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

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Tomatoes
Good

Rich in lycopene and antioxidants, supporting overall health and cellular protection.

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Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Good

Provides beneficial antioxidants and vitamins with a rich, roasted flavor profile.

Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that provides essential sodium and trace minerals with minimal processing.

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Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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Onions
Neutral

A whole food vegetable providing flavor, fiber, and beneficial plant compounds.

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Ancho Peppers
Neutral

Dried poblano peppers used to provide authentic flavor and natural color.

Guajillo Peppers
Neutral

A dried chili pepper contributing traditional flavor and natural color.

Arbol Peppers
Neutral

Small, potent chili peppers used to add natural heat and flavor.

Xanthan Gum
Neutral

A common food additive used as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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