Bacon Sauce

40

Nutrition Score

Poor

Bacon Sauce

5941486016817

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

80

Hazard Score

Healthy

35

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Canola Oil (Rapeseed)

CanolaOil · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Cucumber · No known concerns

Crisp, watery vegetable eaten raw in salads or pickled.

Vinegar · No known concerns

Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Calcium Chloride

E509 · No known concerns

Inorganic compound used as a firming agent in canned vegetables and tofu coagulation.

Brandy · −2 pts

Distilled wine spirit, used in small amounts as a flavouring in confectionery.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

Mustard · No known concerns

Contains mustard

Pungent condiment made from ground mustard seeds mixed with liquid, used as a spread and flavoring. Contains mustard allergen.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

E415 · No known concerns

Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.

E412 · No known concerns

Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.

OnionPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground onion used as a convenient seasoning in spice blends and processed foods.

Paprika · No known concerns

Ground dried red peppers used as a spice, ranging from mild and sweet to hot, common in stews and rubs.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

Acetic Acid (Glacial)

E260 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Concentrated acid used to fake traditional fermentation in cheap vinegars (synthetic vinegar). Safe but nutritionally empty.

Chili / Cayenne

Chili · No known concerns

Hot pepper used fresh, dried, or ground to add heat to dishes.

Calcium Disodium EDTA

E385 · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Chelating preservative in canned and bottled foods. Strips minerals; raises concerns at high doses.

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