Ray's Chicken Sauce

chicken sauces

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 salt, sugar, saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt; medium sugar, saturated fat (−0.9).

Ingredients (26)

• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil, acceptable but high omega-6.
• 10WaterEssential, no additives.
• 8Distilled VinegarMinimally processed, aids digestion, naturally antimicrobial
• 6SaltEssential mineral, acceptable in typical amounts.
• 9TurmericNatural spice/colorant; used for millennia; anti-inflammatory properties.
• 9PaprikaWhole spice powder, antioxidant-rich, naturally derived coloring
• 9SpiceNatural flavor and antimicrobial compound.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; contributes empty calories, no nutritional benefit.
• 8Tomato pasteConcentrated tomato product; rich in lycopene and minerals
• 3Brown SugarNatural sweetener, minimally processed; same nutritional profile as white sugar.
• 9Egg yolkWhole food ingredient; excellent source of choline, lutein, and healthy fats
• 6Natural smoke flavorDerived from natural wood smoke; minimal processing.
• 9Mustard SeedWhole food, rich in selenium and omega-3 fatty acids
• 6Natural flavorDerived from natural sources; vague labeling but acceptable.
• 10OnionWhole food ingredient, naturally beneficial.
• 10GarlicWhole food, natural, nutrient-dense flavor enhancer.
• 9Smoked PaprikaNatural spice, contains antioxidants, minimally processed
• 9Propylene Glycol AlginateFood additive, derived from kelp, generally recognized as safe
• 7Annatto extract colorNatural plant-derived food coloring from annatto seeds, generally safe
• 6Oleoresin Turmeric ColorNatural extract, contains curcumin, minimal processing
• 6Xanthan gumNatural polysaccharide thickener; generally recognized as safe.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; offers calories but minimal nutritional value.
• 5Calcium disodium EDTAUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 4Phosphoric acidAcidulant preservative; synthetic but safe in small amounts.
• 7Pineapple Juice ConcentrateConcentrated fruit, retains some nutrients, natural sweetness
• 6Potassium SorbateSynthetic preservative, prevents mold and bacteria growth safely

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.