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 8 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Colonna, marinara pasta sauce
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
soybean oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Tomato puree (water. tomato paste), high fructose corn syrup, modified food starch, soybean oil, citric acid, onions, parsley, natural flavors
Ingredient analysis
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