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Concord Hollandaise Sauce Mix
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Concord Hollandaise Sauce Mix

Concord Foods
1.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Concord Hollandaise Sauce Mix is a small, 1.60 oz shelf-stable packet that lives in the center-store sauce and mix aisle — typically shelved with gravy, cheese sauce and other instant sauce mixes, often near condiments and salad dressings or the produce-department specialty display that markets quick accompaniments for vegetables. Shoppers pull it for weekend brunches or quick weeknight upgrades: it promises a lemony butter lift for asparagus, poached eggs or steamed broccoli without the stovetop fuss of making classic hollandaise. The brand leans into simple, produce-adjacent positioning — “makers of fine products in the produce department” — suggesting home-cooking convenience aimed at budget-conscious families and busy entertainers who want a touch of tradition with minimal skill. The label copy emphasizes flavor and ease rather than nutrition; there are no organic certification marks and no prominent “all-natural” badges, and the packaging highlights decadent taste (“lemon and butter flavor”) more than health claims. In plain terms this is a highly processed powdered mix: it contains emulsified coconut shortening, starches, powdered milk and egg, flavor enhancers and gums to mimic fresh sauce texture. Preparation is a quick ritual — whisking the powder with hot water and/or butter to produce a smooth, silky sauce with a glossy, slightly stabilized mouthfeel and bright lemon top notes; the finished texture is creamy but lacks the fragile, freshly emulsified richness of a chef-made hollandaise. It sells on convenience, nostalgia, and the small indulgence of turning simple vegetables or eggs into a celebratory plate with minimal effort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tsp dry mix
Servings per Container: 8
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
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

Coconut, Shortening, Powder, (Coconut, Oil,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Sodium, Caseinate, (Milk),, Mono, and, Diglycerides),, Corn, Starch-Modified,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Maltodextrin,, Powdered, Egg, Yolk,, Salt,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Lemon, Juice, Powder,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Spices,, Artificial, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is ultraprocessed: the ingredient list is dominated by industrial formulations (coconut shortening powder, maltodextrin, modified starch), emulsifiers, flavor enhancers (MSG, hydrolyzed proteins), gums and artificial flavoring, indicating multiple processing steps and additives to recreate a traditional sauce.

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Common Questions about Concord Hollandaise Sauce Mix

Well, health is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? This sauce mix is low in calories and sugar, which can be a plus for those watching their intake. However, it's not exactly a superfood; it contains preservatives and isn't organic. So, if you're looking for a quick flavor boost without the guilt of heavy calories, it fits the bill, but it’s not a health miracle either.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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