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Chili Garlic Hot Sauce, 5 FZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Chili Garlic Hot Sauce, 5 FZ

CHOLULA
Available at Whole Foods
0
Calories
0g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this bottle in the condiments aisle or on a kitchen counter during taco nights, barbecues, or when you want a quick spicy kick on takeout. It feels practical and adventurous—an easy way to punch up dishes with garlicky heat—while its smooth, shelf‑stable texture and stabilizer-driven consistency hint at industrial formulation rather than a single-ingredient sauce. The inclusion of xanthan gum and “natural flavors” suggests manufacturing steps and additives typical of modern processed condiments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TSP
Servings per Container: 30
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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, SALT, DRIED, PEPPERS, (ARBOL, AND, PIQUIN), VINEGAR, GARLIC, SPICES, NATURAL, FLAVORS, XANTHAN, GUM, DRIED, GARLIC..

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?

Although based on peppers, vinegar, and garlic, the product contains additives like xanthan gum and unspecified 'natural flavors' and is a shelf-stable, industrially formulated condiment—characteristics aligned with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Chili Garlic Hot Sauce, 5 FZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks! This hot sauce is low in calories and has zero sugars, making it a great flavor booster without the guilt. But remember, any sauce is best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching sodium intake.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
road-trip

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$4.79
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