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Organic Garlic Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce, 12.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Garlic Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce, 12.5 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
20
Calories
0g
Protein
340mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bottle in the condiments aisle or near specialty sauces at Whole Foods, often grabbed for game nights or a quick wing upgrade. It feels indulgent but slightly wholesome thanks to organic labeling—a familiar buffalo kick with an organic twist. The presence of refined oil, xanthan gum and rosemary extract suggests an emulsified, shelf-stable industrial formulation, a texture-and-stability fingerprint of more heavily processed (NOVA 4) products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TBSP
Servings per Container: 24
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate0.99g0%
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, PUREE, ORGANIC, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, OIL, SALT, ORGANIC, BUTTER, (CREAM), ORGANIC, GARLIC, PUREE, ORGANIC, CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER, XANTHAN, GUM, ORGANIC, CAYENNE, PEPPER, POWDER, ORGANIC, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • highly refined soybean oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

The product includes industrially processed ingredients and additives (highly refined soybean oil, xanthan gum, rosemary extract) used to emulsify, stabilize and extend shelf life, which is characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods; organic labeling and recognizable ingredients do not negate the industrial formulation.

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Common Questions about Organic Garlic Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce, 12.5 OZ

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but this sauce is low in calories (just 20 per tablespoon) and free from added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. If you’re looking for a flavorful way to spice up your meals without loading up on empty calories, this sauce could fit the bill. Just keep in mind that it does contain sodium, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientadventurous
$4.99
per package