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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Buffalo Wing Sauce, 12 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Buffalo Wing Sauce, 12 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
20
Calories
0g
Protein
300mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bottle tucked in the condiments or organic/specialty aisle, grabbed for game-day wings, a weekend cookout, or to add spicy tang to snacks. The vibe is indulgent and nostalgic — think sticky-fingered party food — with an organic label that adds a healthier-sounding halo. The smooth, emulsified texture and use of a stabilizer like xanthan gum (plus a formulated blend of fats and vinegar) point to industrial processing typical of ultra-processed sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TBSP
Servings per Container: 24
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol4.99mg2%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WATER, ORGANIC, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, RED, JALAPENO, PEPPER, PUREE, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, ORGANIC, BUTTER, SALT, ORGANIC, CAYENNE, PEPPER, POWDER, XANTHAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Despite mostly recognizable ingredients, the product is a formulated industrial sauce that uses emulsified fats and additives (xanthan gum) to achieve stable texture and shelf life, consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Buffalo Wing Sauce, 12 Ounce

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, right? This sauce is low in calories and sugar, making it a great option if you're looking to spice up your meals without adding too many extra calories. Just keep in mind that it's not high in protein or fiber, so it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$4.69
per package