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Jovial
Organic Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
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SourceIngredientsJovial · Organic Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Organic Italian Tomatoes, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Onion, Organic Basil, Salt, Organic Garlic, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Oregano.
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What to know before you choose this pasta sauces
The maker’s published label lists 8 ingredients, led by organic italian tomatoes, organic extra virgin olive oil and organic onion. None of the additive groups we check appear on the recorded label, and no added sugars or flavors stand out. The maker describes it as organic; these are the maker’s statements, so look for the certifier’s seal on the package. For pasta sauce, the comparison that matters most is tomato first: the first ingredient should be tomatoes or tomato puree rather than water or paste.
- Good signNone of the nine additive groups we check (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) appear on the recorded label.
- Good signNo added sugars or syrups appear on the recorded label.
- Good to knowOil named on the label: virgin olive oil.
- Good to knowMaker states organic. USDA Organic claims are backed by a certifier and the USDA seal.
May suit you if…
- You avoid all nine groups we check, from seed oils to banned-abroad additives: none appear on the recorded label.
- You are limiting added sugars: none are listed.
- You prefer organic ingredients (confirm the USDA seal on the package).
Compare this against other pasta sauces
- Tomato first. The first ingredient should be tomatoes or tomato puree rather than water or paste.
- Added sugar. Many sauces add cane sugar or juice concentrate; compare added sugars per half cup.
- Oil type. Olive and avocado oil are common in cleaner formulas; soybean and canola are common in cheaper ones.
References
- Jovial product page Jovial
- Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Olive oil Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
These notes summarize the maker’s own published label and public references. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
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