Kroger Traditional Pasta Sauce — OKAY

Name: Kroger Traditional Pasta Sauce
Brand: Kroger

Munch or Dump rates Kroger Traditional Pasta Sauce by Kroger OKAY — score 62/90.

A real tomato base with recognizable ingredients: puree, diced tomatoes, oil, and seasonings. It leans on added sugar and refined soybean oil, which keeps it out of MUNCH territory, but there are no artificial colors, flavors, or gums. A solid, honest jarred sauce.

Why this verdict

Tomatoes are the real base (puree plus diced tomatoes)
No artificial colors, flavors, or thickening gums
Added sugar and refined soybean oil keep it merely OKAY, not clean
Modest sodium and moderate sugar for the category (NOVA 3)

Ingredients (9)

Tomato Puree (safe) — Real tomato base, the legitimate heart of the soup.
diced tomatoes in tomato juice (safe) — Additional whole-tomato content; a positive sign.
Soybean Oil (moderate) — Refined vegetable oil for body and mouthfeel.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
dried onions (safe) — Real aromatic; standard seasoning.
citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
Spices (safe) — Real seasoning — the flavor comes from spices, not additive flavor systems.
dried garlic (safe) — Real garlic, dehydrated for shelf life.

Healthier alternatives

Good & Gather Organic Marinara Pasta Sauce
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Central Market Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Simple Truth Organic Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil