Vodka Pasta Sauce, 25.5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this jar in the supermarket pasta sauce aisle or grab it from your pantry on a busy weeknight when you want a restaurant-style vodka sauce without the effort. The vibe is indulgent and comforting — rich cream, cheese and butter for a cozy, nostalgia-tinged meal. The ready-to-serve format and listed additives (powdered cellulose, citric acid) signal industrial processing for smooth texture and shelf stability, consistent with ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WHOLE, PEELED, ITALIAN, TOMATOES, (ITALIAN, PLUM, PEELED, TOMATOES,, ITALIAN, TOMATO, PUREE,, BASIL, LEAF,, NATURALLY, DERIVED, CITRIC, ACID,, SALT), HEAVY, CREAM, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, PARMESAN, CHEESE, AND, ROMANO, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, POWDERED, CELLULOSE, [ANTI-CAKING, AGENT]), ONIONS, SEA, SALT, VODKA, BLACK, PEPPER, GARLIC, BUTTER, BASIL, CITRIC, ACID..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •extra virgin olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •powdered cellulose - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is a commercially formulated, ready-to-serve sauce containing industrial additives (powdered cellulose, citric acid) and combined culinary ingredients (cream, cheeses, oils), which aligns with NOVA group 4. The manufacturing and additives that enhance texture and shelf-stability push it beyond minimally processed or processed categories.
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Common Questions about Vodka Pasta Sauce, 25.5 OZ
The health factor of Vodka Pasta Sauce really depends on your dietary goals and what you’re comparing it to. With 110 calories per serving and a balanced mix of fats and carbs, it’s a nice option for a creamy pasta dish. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different people — it’s all about how it fits into your overall diet!