Hamburger Sauce
31
Nutrition Score
Poor

Hamburger Sauce

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
75
Hazard Score
Use with caution
40
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Pickle (Preserved Cucumber)
Pickle  ·  −1 pts
Fermented or vinegar-preserved cucumber, higher in sodium than fresh.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
HFCS  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO
Refined sweetener. FDA states it is not more dangerous than other sugars; broad scientific consensus finds no meaningful metabolic difference from sucrose. Still a high-glycaemic added sugar linked to obesity/metabolic risk in excess.
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.
Mustard
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.
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
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.
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Egg Yolk
EggYolk  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Yolk portion of hen eggs, fresh or dried; natural emulsifier rich in lecithin.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Lemon Juice Concentrate
LemonJuiceConcentrate  ·  No known concerns
Lemon juice with the water removed, reconstituted or used directly to add tart lemon flavor.
Dill
Dill  ·  No known concerns
Feathery herb with a mild, tangy flavor, used fresh or dried in pickles, fish dishes, and sauces.
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.
Sodium Benzoate
E211  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).
Xanthan Gum
E415  ·  No known concerns
Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.
Guar Gum
E412  ·  No known concerns
Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.
Tara Gum
E417  ·  No known concerns
Thickener extracted from tara tree seeds, used to improve texture in sauces, dairy, and baked goods.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
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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