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Delallo Clam Sauce White
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Delallo Clam Sauce White

DeLallo
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
530mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll typically find DeLallo Clam Sauce White tucked in the pasta and sauce aisle or the specialty Italian section of a grocery store, shelved near jarred pasta sauces, canned seafood, and packaged pasta. It reads like a pantry shortcut for seafood pasta: a small, shelf-stable jar with a label that highlights clams, olive oil and simple herbs. This product fits moments when shoppers want a quick, coastal-flavored meal—weeknight spaghetti, a last-minute dinner for two, or an easy base for a seafood stew. It also works when you’re stocking a pantry for guests or for impromptu entertaining. DeLallo’s brand positioning leans on Italian-American authenticity and pantry-gourmet cues: marketed toward adult home cooks who want convenience without abandoning perceived quality—think 30–65-year-old cooks who enjoy traditional flavors and occasional indulgence. The label often promotes recognizable ingredients (clams, olive oil, garlic) which creates a “natural” health halo, but the jar is not typically presented as organic or kid-focused; it reads as straightforward adult pantry fare. Processing-wise, it’s a shelf-stable, jarred seafood sauce made from real clam meat and culinary ingredients—processed for convenience and stability. Sensory details: the sauce is glossy and pourable, briny with a savory, slightly buttery mouthfeel from the oils, dotted with tender clam pieces and flecks of herb; aroma carries garlic and marine notes. Rituals around its use are simple: warm in a skillet, toss with al dente pasta, finish with lemon or parsley and a glass of white wine. It occupies the intersection of convenient, slightly upscale pantry cooking and classic comfort seafood fare.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium530mg23%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars1g
Protein4g
* 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

Clams, and, Clam, Juice,, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Olive, Oil,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Salt,, Garlic,, Sugar,, Onion,, Parsley,, Yeast, Extract,, Black, Pepper,, Basil,, Thyme..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed, shelf-stable jarred sauce made from recognizable ingredients (clams, oils, herbs) with some modified starch and yeast extract for texture/flavor, consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Delallo Clam Sauce White

The Delallo Clam Sauce White can be a healthy addition to your pantry, especially if you're looking for something low in sugar and calories. With only 100 calories per serving and packed with clams, it offers some protein and flavor without overwhelming your dish. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals!

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
meal-prep-sunday
romantic-dinner

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