Central Market Organic Marinara Pasta Sauce — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Central Market Organic Marinara Pasta Sauce by Central Market MUNCH — score 88/90.

A rare jarred marinara with no added sugar — organic tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, onion, and herbs carry the whole thing. The only non-produce items are sea salt, a little organic canola oil, citric acid, and calcium chloride, all benign. This is what a clean pantry sauce should look like.

Why this verdict

• Organic tomatoes and tomato paste are the base — real produce, not concentrate-and-filler
• No added sugar, a genuine rarity for jarred pasta sauce
• Herbs and aromatics (garlic, onion, basil, oregano) are actual ingredients, not just 'flavor'
• Only additives are citric acid (acidity) and calcium chloride (firming) — both benign
• No artificial colors, flavors, thickeners, or preservatives

Ingredients (10)

• Organic Tomatoes (safe) — Whole-food base; source of lycopene and vitamin C.
• Organic Tomato Paste (safe) — Concentrated tomato for body and depth, no additives.
• Sea Salt (moderate) — The only seasoning; pushes sodium high for the portion size but nothing artificial.
• ORGANIC CANOLA OIL (moderate) — Refined oil that binds clusters and raises calorie density.
• Organic Fresh Garlic (safe) — Real aromatic, not garlic flavoring.
• Organic Dehydrated Onion (safe) — Dried whole onion for savory depth.
• Organic Fresh Basil (safe) — Real herb, not natural flavor.
• Organic oregano (safe) — Whole dried herb.
• citric acid (safe) — Mild acid for tartness and preservation.
• calcium chloride (safe) — Firming agent that keeps tomato pieces from turning to mush; benign.