Sriracha sauces
Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha
62 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 75
Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Agave syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Blue Agave Sriracha
Ingredients
- Agave syrup minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition
- Nutrition facts unavailable no points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 25 = 75
Can’t score above 79. Contains agave syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. No nutrition facts on file, so we can't confirm excellent.
Ingredients
- Red Jalapeño Peppers
- Blue Agave Nectar (high concern)
- Distilled Vinegar
- Garlic
- Salt
- Tangerine Juice Concentrate
- Lime Juice Concentrate
Label text, as published
Red Jalapeño Peppers, Blue Agave Nectar, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Tangerine Juice Concentrate, Lime Juice Concentrate
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Yellowbird
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu