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Concord Foods Yam Glaze Mix
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Concord Foods Yam Glaze Mix

Concord Foods
2 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
0g
Protein
9g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Concord Foods Yam Glaze Mix is a small, shelf-stable 2 oz powdered packet marketed as a quick finishing sauce for sweet potatoes and other root vegetables. You'd most often find it merchandised in the produce department or on an endcap near seasonal sweet potatoes and yams, or in a grocery’s baking/seasonal aisle with other holiday side-dish mixes and vegetable toppings. It’s pitched for holiday tables and weeknight shortcuts alike: shoppers reach for it during Thanksgiving or other holiday dinners, weekend family meals, and anytime they want a quick, sweet glaze without making a sauce from scratch. The brand leans into approachable, produce-adjacent positioning — “makers of fine products in the produce department” — appealing to home cooks who want convenience with a hint of traditional holiday flavor rather than artisanal provenance. The label highlights simple usage (“Just Add: sweet potatoes & butter”) and lists “natural flavors,” which can create a mild health-halo, but there is no organic certification or explicit non-GMO claim. In plain terms, this is a processed, shelf-stable seasoning/glaze mix built from refined sugar, modified corn starch, flavorings and color. Sensory expectations: dry granular powder that, when blended with butter and heated, turns into a glossy, syrupy, brown-sugar-orange glaze with a sweet, slightly tangy and spiced profile; a sticky, lacquered finish on roasted yams or carrots. Packaging is typically a foil-lined pouch or envelope with simple branding and preparation instructions. Ritual use is straightforward — slather, bake, and serve — making it a convenient, comforting shortcut for holiday and family meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 tsp
Servings per Container: 5
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars9g
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

Sugar,, Corn, Starch-Modified,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Caramel, Color..

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?

Contains refined sugar, modified corn starch, added 'natural flavors' and caramel color — ingredients and industrial processing typical of ultra-processed food products designed for convenience.

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Common Questions about Concord Foods Yam Glaze Mix

The Yam Glaze Mix can be a fun and flavorful addition to your meals, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. With 40 calories per serving and a moderate amount of sugar, it’s not a nutritional powerhouse, but it can definitely make your yams shine without breaking the calorie bank!

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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