
Bumble Bee Clam Sauce, White, Italian Style
What You Should Know
Snow's Bumble Bee Clam Sauce, White, Italian Style, is a 15‑oz canned specialty you’d likely find in the canned seafood aisle near other jarred sauces, canned clams and mussels, and shelf-stable pasta toppings. It reads like a pantry shortcut for seafood pasta nights: tender North Atlantic clams in a garlic‑and‑olive‑oil white sauce, intended to be tossed with linguini or spooned over toasted bread. This product suits shoppers planning a quick weeknight dinner, a relaxed weekend brunch with seafood, or households stocking up for inclement weather when fresh seafood isn’t available. The brand leans on family tradition and Italian‑style authenticity, targeting adults who want a taste of coastal cooking without the fuss — a middle‑aged to older demographic and busy families who value convenience and familiar flavor cues. The label emphasizes "made with fresh clams," sustainable US fishery sourcing, and natural spices, lending a mild health halo of responsible sourcing and simple ingredients; there are no organic certifications or child‑focused gimmicks. The can and descriptive copy evoke an old‑world cafe, while the inclusion of soybean oil and modified corn starch indicate a degree of industrial processing. Sensory impressions: the sauce is savory and briny from clam juice, silky from olive and soybean oils, with a slight thickening from modified starch and flecks of dried parsley; texture is tender clam pieces suspended in a glossy, smooth sauce. Preparation ritual is simple — heat and toss with pasta — making it a convenient pantry hero for cooks who want an instant taste of coastal Italy without visiting a fishmonger.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Clams, and, Clam, Juice,, Soybean, Oil,, Olive, Oil,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Dried, Parsley,, Onion, Powder,, Ground, White, Pepper..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
The product is a processed canned food made from whole clams with added refined oils, salt, and modified corn starch; these added ingredients and canning processes place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than minimally processed or highly industrially formulated ultra‑processed products.
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Common Questions about Bumble Bee Clam Sauce, White, Italian Style
Well, it really depends on what you're comparing it to! This sauce has a decent amount of protein from the clams and is low in sugars, making it a good option for a savory boost on pasta. However, with 800 mg of sodium per serving, it might not be the best choice if you’re watching your salt intake.
