Traditional Pasta Sauce — OKAY

Name: Traditional Pasta Sauce
Brand: Signature SELECT

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

A tomato-and-onion base with real spices — closer to a home sauce than most jarred options. The added sugar and soybean oil pull it down from clean, but there are no gums, thickeners, or artificial anything.

Why this verdict

Real tomato puree and onions form the base
Short list with recognizable, kitchen-grade ingredients
Added sugar and refined soybean oil are the main negatives
No gums, modified starch, artificial flavors, or colors

Ingredients (7)

Tomato puree (water, tomato paste) (safe) — Real tomato base — the bulk of the jar and a source of lycopene.
Onions (safe) — Real vegetable.
Sugar (moderate) — A small amount added to enhance sweetness. Unnecessary but minor; drain and rinse to reduce it.
Salt (caution) — Condensed soups run high in sodium per serving once prepared.
Soybean Oil (moderate) — Refined vegetable oil for body and mouthfeel.
citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
Spices (safe) — Real seasoning — the flavor comes from spices, not additive flavor systems.

Healthier alternatives

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