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THE NEW PRIMAL Garlic Parmesan Sauce, 9.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

THE NEW PRIMAL Garlic Parmesan Sauce, 9.25 OZ

Noble Made
Available at Whole Foods
25
Calories
0.99g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this jar in the refrigerated sauces or specialty condiments aisle, an easy grab for game-day dips, drizzling over pasta, or brightening roasted veggies. It reads as modern comfort — garlicky, cheesy and indulgent with a health-forward wink from avocado oil. The formula uses industrial ingredients and additives (tapioca starch, whey concentrate, xanthan gum, juice concentrate), which points to a smooth, stable, shelf-ready texture typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TBSP
Servings per Container: 19
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein0.99g
* 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

WATER, AVOCADO, OIL, GARLIC, POWDER, MINCED, GARLIC, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), SALT, TAPIOCA, STARCH, DISTILLED, VINEGAR, PINEAPPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE*, WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, ONION, POWDER, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, SPICES, XANTHAN, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 industrially processed components (whey protein concentrate, juice concentrate), texturizers/emulsifiers (tapioca starch, xanthan gum) and a formulated blend rather than just whole-food ingredients, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about THE NEW PRIMAL Garlic Parmesan Sauce, 9.25 OZ

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! This sauce has only 25 calories per tablespoon and is low in sugar, which can be great for adding flavor without a calorie overload. However, if you're looking for high protein or fiber, this sauce might not fit the bill. It's all about balance and what works for your dietary needs!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientcomforting
$7.49
per package