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Vinegars

Alessi Traditional balsamic vinegar reduction

8.5 fl oz/250 mL

Good out of 100 Medium confidence

High in sugar
Contains added sugars
No additives

Why it scores 64

Alessi Traditional balsamic vinegar reduction scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
minus 14 points Sugars 86.7 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
minus 2 points Energy 400 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Traditional balsamic vinegar reduction

START100

Ingredients

Sugar minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]

subtotal−20

Nutrition per 100 g

Sugars 86.7 g / 100 g minus 14 points

Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
Energy 400 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]

subtotal−16

TOTAL 64Good

100 − 36 = 64

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	400 kcal
Fat	0 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	93.3 g
Sugars	86.7 g
Fiber	0 g
Protein	0 g
Salt	0 g

Serving: 1 Tbsp (15 ml)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

CONCENTRATED BALSAMIC VINEGAR, PURE CANE SUGAR.

Allergens and diets

Vegan
Vegetarian
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

who.int
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

cdn.realfood.gov
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

efsa.europa.eu
Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk