Taco Bell
Hot Sauce
Avoid · Flagged- Barcode
- Sold in
- USA
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Why it’s rated Avoid
A product’s rating follows its most concerning indexed ingredient. Each ingredient links to its science card and the research behind it. How ratings work
- Monosodium Glutamate (MSG – Synthetic) Concentrated Excitotoxin / Glutamate Receptor Over-stimulationAvoid
- Sodium Benzoate Synthetic Preservative / Benzene Risk with Vitamin CUse Caution
- Natural Flavors (Undisclosed) Proprietary Mixture LoopholeUse Caution
- Maltodextrin Highly processed starch filler; high glycemic.Use Caution
- Food Gums (Xanthan, Guar, Gellan) Generally safe; some people find gums irritate digestion. Limit, not avoid.Use Caution
- Vinegar Fermented acetic acid; traditional preservative.Clean
- Spices Ground spices and herbs.Clean
- Water Plain water — no concern.Clean
- Salt Everyday seasoning; no toxic-burden concern at normal use (sodium intake is a nutrition question, not a toxin).Clean
Ingredients
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Ingredients
water, tomato puree (water, tomato paste), vinegar, jalapeno peppers, contains less than 2% of salt, chili pepper, dried onions, spices, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate (preservative), potassium chloride, maltodextrin, yeast extract, datem, natural flavor.
As listed by the data source. Always check the package in your hand — formulations change.
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