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Golds Pure Food Horseradish
Deli
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Golds Pure Food Horseradish

Gold's
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
30mg
Sodium
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gold's Pure Food Horseradish is a small, no-frills 6-ounce jar of grated horseradish built around a very simple recipe: horseradish, vinegar and salt. You'd most often spot it in the condiment aisle near mustards, pickles, cocktail sauces and jarred relishes, and sometimes tucked by the deli or seafood counters where shoppers look for accompaniments to smoked fish or roast beef. It reads like an old-school pantry staple for shoppers planning Sunday roasts, deli-style sandwiches, or a Bloody Mary bar—occasions where a bright, sharp condiment adds lift. Brand positioning leans heritage and straightforward: “Pure Food” signals a back-to-basics, ingredient-forward promise that appeals to cooks who value transparency over gimmicks; the target audience skews toward home cooks and sandwich lovers who prefer utility over trend-driven packaging. The label often leans into a clean, simple look and a “pure” claim; there’s no kid-centric cartooning or indulgent health-halo graphics, and you won’t typically see organic certification on this SKU. In plain processing terms, it’s a preserved root prepared with vinegar and salt rather than a heavily engineered sauce. Sensory details: the jar holds a coarse, pale paste of fibrous root with an immediate, nasal pungency and a sharp, sinus-clearing heat that fades to a vegetal bite. The ritual is tactile and small-scale—spoon a dollop onto roast beef or mix into sour cream for a quick sauce. The packaging is utilitarian (small glass or plastic jar with a screw top), designed to sit on a shelf until pulled for a specific savory moment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 34
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
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

Horseradish,, Vinegar, and, Salt..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed condiment made from a whole food (horseradish) preserved with vinegar and salt and contains no industrial formulations or additives; it fits NOVA Group 3 as a processed food.

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Common Questions about Golds Pure Food Horseradish

Gold's horseradish can be considered a healthy condiment choice! With just 5 calories per teaspoon and no added sugars or preservatives, it's a flavorful way to spice up your meals without any guilt. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective, so think of it as a zesty addition to a balanced diet rather than a main dish.

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