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BOLOGNESE PASTA SAUCE

MARKETSIDE · 0/100 · Not approved

2 not-approved ingredients detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sunflower Oil Not approved Refined seed oil; high-oleic variants slightly more stable but still industrially processed.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×2 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Sunflower Oil -50 Refined seed oil; high-oleic variants slightly more stable but still industrially processed.
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
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

TomatoesWaterBeefPorkOnioncarrotsSunflower Oilseasoned beef stockbeef stock [concentrated beef stocksalt]Natural FlavorCanola Oilyeast extractSugar (Refined)vegetable stock [carrot juicecelery juiceonion juice]Cocoa PowderspicesSaltGarlic

Diets this fits

Gluten-freeDairy-free

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