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Botticelli Pizza Sauce, Traditional 12.3 oz
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Botticelli Pizza Sauce, Traditional 12.3 oz

Botticelli
12.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Botticelli Pizza Sauce, Traditional (12.3 oz) arrives on grocery shelves as a familiar, pantry-friendly jar that reads like a short recipe: Italian tomatoes, cherry tomato, carrot, onion, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, sunflower oil, basil, garlic, oregano. You'd spot it in the pasta & sauce aisle or the canned-tomato section, shelved near pizza crusts, grated cheeses, and ready-made dough, sometimes featured on endcaps during “easy dinner” promotions. It’s the kind of product shoppers reach for on weeknight grocery runs, last-minute pizza nights, game-day gatherings, or casual family dinners when they want a straightforward, tomato-forward base without fuss. Brand positioning leans on old-world Italian cues — the Botticelli name, “Traditional” labeling, and simple ingredient listing suggest artisanal authenticity aimed at home cooks and busy families who want an approachable, slightly upmarket pantry staple. The label trades on health halos like “extra virgin olive oil” and whole-ingredient names; there’s no overt kid-focused branding or organic seal on the provided info. In plain terms it’s a processed jarred sauce: tomatoes and seasonings cooked and jarred for shelf stability, not raw produce. Sensory notes: the sauce typically reads smooth-to-slightly-chunky, with bright tomato acidity softened by carrot and onion sweetness, a gentle herb aroma of basil and oregano, and a silkiness from olive and sunflower oils. Packaged in a glass jar (or clear container) with a twist-off lid, its ritual is simple — spoon onto dough, spread, simmer with extras, or use as a dipping sauce. Nutrition-wise it’s low-calorie (about 30 kcal/serving) with modest sugar (2 g) and moderate sodium (~90 mg).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 11
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* 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

Italian, Tomatoes,, Cherry, Tomato,, Carrot,, Onion,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Sunflower, Oil,, Basil,, Garlic,, Oregano..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The sauce is a processed staple: whole-food ingredients (tomatoes, herbs, vegetables) cooked and jarred with added culinary oils and salt but lacks industrial additives or artificial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Botticelli Pizza Sauce, Traditional 12.3 oz

Whether Botticelli Pizza Sauce is considered healthy really depends on your dietary goals and context. With only 30 calories per serving and no added sugars, it’s a relatively light option for pizza lovers. However, it's also low in protein and fiber, so if you're looking for a meal that keeps you full longer, you might want to pair it with other nutrient-dense ingredients.

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