How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 18 of 18 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Nashville Hot Sauce
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Flagged concerns
soybean oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sodium benzoate added as preservatives
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
water, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, cayenne red pepper, spice, salt, sugar, paprika, chili powder (chili pepper, spices, garlic*), xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, garlic*, caramel color, onion*, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate added as preservatives, natural flavor, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor. *dehydrated
Ingredient analysis
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