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Carbone Spicy Pizza Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Carbone Spicy Pizza Sauce

Carbone
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Carbone Spicy Pizza Sauce is a 14-ounce jarred tomato sauce positioned where shoppers expect to find pizza and pasta accoutrements: the canned and jarred sauces aisle, shelved alongside other pizza sauces, pasta sauces, canned tomatoes and pizza crust mixes. You’d spot it by shoppers grabbing items for a quick weeknight pizza, a Saturday DIY pizza party, or a pantry-top-up for rainy-day dinners. The brand leans into an Italian-American, small-batch persona—olive oil and simple herbs are emphasized to signal a more authentic, 'kitchen-made' experience aimed at adults who want convenience without heavy industrial vibes. The label likely highlights ingredients like olive oil, basil and crushed red pepper and reads as premium but not kid-targeted; there’s no indication of organic certification, and claims skew toward “natural” style language rather than certified badges. Processing context: a shelf-stable, heat-processed jar made from whole and pureed tomatoes with added oil, salt and spices. Sensory details: when opened, expect a bright red sauce with a slightly chunky texture from peeled tomatoes softened by tomato puree, a glossy olive oil sheen, fragrant basil and oregano, and a warm kick from crushed red pepper; aroma is tomato-forward with garlic and herb notes. Packaging is a screw-top glass jar (or similar shelf-stable container), used by spooning straight onto pizza crusts, stirring into pasta, or using as a dipping sauce during casual gatherings. Rituals include Sunday pizza-making with kids, quick weeknight dinners, and pizza-night hosting where convenience and a homemade feel meet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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, (Whole, Peeled, Tomatoes,, Tomato, Puree,, Salt,, Basil),, Tomato, Puree, (Tomatoes,, Salt),, Olive, Oil,, Carrots,, Onions,, Salt,, Crushed, Red, Pepper,, Oregano,, Garlic,, Basil,, Black, Pepper..

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?

Made from whole and pureed tomatoes, olive oil, salt and herbs with minimal industrial additives, this is a processed food (shelf-stable jarred sauce) rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Carbone Spicy Pizza Sauce

The Carbone Spicy Pizza Sauce can be considered healthy in the context of a balanced diet. With only 45 calories per serving and no added sugars or preservatives, it’s a flavorful option that won’t derail your meal plans. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals—so consider your overall nutrition when you add this zesty sauce!

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