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BEEF IN BARBACOA SAUCE, BARBACOA SAUCE

GOOD & GATHER · 20/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Brown Sugar Caution Refined sugar with molasses added back.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×3 − 5×0 = 20

ReasonPointsDetail
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Brown Sugar -10 Refined sugar with molasses added back.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.

Ingredients

cooked beefBeefWaterPepperBrown SugarPaprikaOnion PowdercoffeeSaltdehydrated vinegar [maltodextrinwhite distilled vinegar]Natural Flavorbarbacoa saucebeef stock [waterbeef broth concentratebeef stockyeast extractSugar (Refined)beef fat}]TomatoesSea SaltCanola Oilcilantropotato starchgarlic puree [garlicwater]Onionroasted chile de arbolcuminBlack Pepperoregano

Diets this fits

Gluten-freeDairy-free

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