Cento Clam Sauce with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White
What You Should Know
Cento Clam Sauce with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White (10.5 oz) is a shelf-stable, ready-to-use canned seafood sauce that you’ll typically find in the Italian foods or canned seafood aisle, often shelved near jarred pasta sauces, canned clams, and jarred marinara. It reads like a short list of familiar pantry items—clams, olive oil, garlic, onion, starches and a touch of sugar—positioned for consumers who want a quick, Mediterranean-flavored meal without starting from scratch. Occasion-wise it suits quick weeknight pasta dinners, weekend brunches that lean savory, or pantry stocking for storms and last-minute entertaining. The Cento brand leans on Italian-American authenticity and family heritage messaging—“authentic Italian taste,” “made with wild caught Cape May clams,” and web-recipe calls to action—attracting adults who value traditional flavors and convenience, often home cooks aged 30–60 who want a premium, familiar product without gourmet effort. The label emphasizes health halos: “All natural,” “No MSG,” “Gluten free,” and “extra virgin olive oil,” but it is not labeled organic or carrying any certification seals. Processing context: this is a canned prepared sauce combining whole ingredients and culinary additives (starches, salt, sugar) into a ready meal component. Sensory details: expect a glossy, olive oil–laden broth with tender clam pieces, slight thickness from corn and tapioca starches, and a garlicky-onion aroma; the ritual is simple—heat and pour over pasta or use as a topping for crusty bread. Packaging is a metal can with a branded label, signaling convenience and long shelf life while promising an “Italian” pantry staple.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Clams, and, Clam, Juice,, Olive, Oil,, Pure, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Pure, Tapioca, Starch,, Garlic,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Onion,, Sugar,, Parsley, and, Spices..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •extra virgin olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This ready-to-use canned sauce combines whole clams and culinary ingredients (olive oil, starches, sugar, salt) with minimal industrial additives, fitting the NOVA 'processed food' category rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.
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Common Questions about Cento Clam Sauce with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White
The Cento Clam Sauce offers a decent balance of flavor and nutrition, boasting 5 grams of protein per serving and low sugar content. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a quick sauce to elevate your pasta without a ton of added sugars or preservatives. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different diets, so consider your overall meal and lifestyle!
