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Badia Spices Chimichurri Sauce
International & World Foods
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Badia Spices Chimichurri Sauce

Badia
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
75mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Badia Spices Chimichurri Sauce arrives in the grocery as a compact 8-oz jar that reads like a shortcut to Argentina’s backyard grill. You’d typically find it in the condiment or international foods aisle, shelved near other sauces and marinades — pesto, salsa, steak sauces and bottled dressings — and often adjacent to spice racks and Latin pantry items. It’s aimed at shoppers looking to add bright, herb-forward flavor to weeknight dinners, weekend barbecues, or game-day spreads without making a fresh herb paste from scratch. The Badia name positions the product as an affordable, broadly appealing spice-company offering: multicultural, budget-friendly, and aimed at practical home cooks who want ethnic-inspired flavor with minimal fuss. The label leans into culinary cues — mentioning olive oil and vinegar and heritage-style chimichurri — rather than organic certification or premium artisanal claims; you’ll rarely see “organic” or explicit kid-focused graphics here. Ingredient and nutrient callouts create modest health halos (olive oil, vinegar) while the fine print lists preservatives and citric acid. In plain processing terms, it’s an industrially blended, shelf-stable sauce made from culinary ingredients plus preservatives. Sensory-wise the sauce reads as a loose, oil-and-vinegar emulsion studded with granular dehydrated garlic and spice flecks; it pours or spoon-drips easily, delivering tang from red wine vinegar, a garlicky bite, and a savory, herbaceous finish. Packaging is small and grocery-friendly (clear jar or bottle with a screw lid), and the ritual is simple: spoon over grilled meats, toss with roasted vegetables, use as a dip for crusty bread, or mix into a quick marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 16
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Red, Wine, Vinegar,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Spices,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, and, Sodium, Benzoate, Added, as, a, Preservative..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Industrial blending and the inclusion of additives like sodium benzoate and citric acid indicate formulation beyond basic home-style processing, fitting NOVA 4 (ultra-processed). The product is a shelf-stable, manufactured sauce using culinary ingredients plus preservatives and stabilizers.

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Common Questions about Badia Spices Chimichurri Sauce

When it comes to health, this Chimichurri Sauce can be a flavorful addition to your meals without packing on calories — it has just 60 calories per serving. However, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals. If you're looking for low-calorie flavor enhancers, this fits the bill, but if you're after high protein or fiber, you might want to pair it with something else!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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