Chick Fil A Sauce

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, salt, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, salt; medium saturated fat (−1.2).

Ingredients (27)

• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; typically high in omega-6; processing concerns.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; nutritionally empty, high glycemic impact.
• 10WaterEssential, no nutritional concerns.
• 8Distilled vinegarFermented natural acid, beneficial for digestion.
• 9Mustard seedWhole food, natural preservative, anti-inflammatory compounds
• 6SaltRefined salt; high sodium content, consider moderation.
• 8Fruit and Vegetable Juice ColorNatural plant-based coloring, minimally processed, no artificial dyes
• 9PaprikaWhole spice powder, antioxidant-rich, naturally derived coloring
• 9SpiceNatural flavor and antimicrobial compound.
• 10GarlicWhole food, natural, nutrient-dense flavor enhancer.
• 9Egg yolkWhole food ingredient; excellent source of choline, lutein, and healthy fats
• 8Tomato pasteConcentrated tomato product; rich in lycopene and minerals
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; linked to metabolic dysfunction.
• 7Natural smoke flavoringDerived from real smoke, minimally processed, safe in normal amounts
• 8Cider vinegarMinimally processed, natural fermented product, some health benefits
• 8Lemon juice concentrateConcentrated citrus; minimally processed, natural flavoring.
• 8Mustard flourWhole food derivative, nutrient-dense, minimal processing required
• 5Modified corn starchChemically altered starch; thickener; reduced digestibility; minimal nutrients.
• 6Xanthan gumMicrobial polysaccharide thickener; safe but highly processed.
• 9Propylene Glycol AlginateFood additive, derived from kelp, generally recognized as safe
• 3Caramel colorColorant; safety debated; may contain ammonia sulfites.
• 8Mustard oilCold-pressed natural oil, antimicrobial properties, minimally processed
• 9Chili powderDried whole spice, nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory compounds present
• 10OnionWhole food ingredient, naturally beneficial.
• 5Calcium disodium EDTAUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 3DextroseRefined simple sugar; high glycemic index, empty calories.
• 6Natural flavorUndefined flavoring from natural sources; acceptable but vague.

Allergens

Contains: eggs, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.