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Fire Roasted Garlic & Habanero Sauce, 12 FZ
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Fire Roasted Garlic & Habanero Sauce, 12 FZ

MELINDAS
Available at Whole Foods
0
Calories
0g
Protein
85mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bottle in the grocery condiment aisle or perched on a tailgate cooler — a bold, fire-roasted hot sauce for spicing up tacos, wings, or snack-time dips. It gives an adventurous, party-ready vibe with a bright, smoky heat from real roasted peppers and garlic. The presence of stabilizers and acidulants (xanthan gum, citric acid) and its shelf-stable, formulated texture indicate industrial processing typical of ultra-processed sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TSP.
Servings per Container: 71
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium85mg4%
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

ROASTED, PEPPER, MIX, (ROASTED, HABANERO, PEPPER,, ROASTED, SWEET, PEPPER), WHITE, VINEGAR, WATER, ROASTED, GARLIC, LIME, JUICE, PASSION, FRUIT, PULP, SALT, XANTHAN, GUM, CITRIC, ACID..

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 it contains recognizable ingredients like roasted peppers and garlic, the formulated, shelf-stable product includes additives (xanthan gum, citric acid) and industrial processing, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Fire Roasted Garlic & Habanero Sauce, 12 FZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but this sauce is low in calories and contains no added sugars or preservatives. It’s a flavorful way to jazz up your meals without the guilt, especially if you’re looking to add some spice to a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

adventurousconvenientindulgent
$4.99
per package