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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 jar in the condiment or prepared foods aisle at Whole Foods, grabbed when you want an easy way to turn wings, cauliflower or fries into a spicy snack. It reads like a slightly upscale, organic take on classic buffalo sauce—comforting and indulgent—while the smooth, emulsified texture and stabilizers hint at industrial processing rather than a simple home-made vinaigrette.

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
  • organic 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan gum, highly refined soybean oil, cornstarch, dehydrated/powdered flavorings) and is a ready-made, emulsified sauce—characteristics typical of ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) products.

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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:

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$4.99
per package