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Mole Veracruzano Imported From Veracruz- Vercruzano Mole Paste

Contains sodium benzoate

This Veracruz-imported mole paste combines chiles, fruit, nuts and Mexican chocolate. It contains sodium benzoate and has 697 mg sodium per 100 g.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersContains peanutsContains sesame
$18.95 lowest price at Coronado Spice & Tea
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
291caloriesPer serving · 1/4 Cup (100g)
Protein
2.6g
Fiber
7.8g▲
Added sugar
—
Sodium
697mg
Saturated fat
4g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Mulato chili, guajillo chili, ancho chili, salt, plantain, sesame seed, onion, Mexican chocolate, thyme, lard, cloves, cinnamon, garlic, anise, crackers, black pepper, peanuts, raisins, sodium benzoate
78 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 35%82
Ingredients · counts 25%90
Processing · counts 15%55
Sourcing · counts 10%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 78
Nutrition 82 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more fiber (7.8 g), more saturated fat (4 g); no added sugar per 1/4 Cup
Ingredients 90 · Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 55 · A mixed mole paste with crackers and sodium benzoate
Sourcing 75 · The brand says Mole Veracruzano is imported from Veracruz
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredient list and a stated Veracruz origin
Contains sodium benzoate
697 mg sodium per 100 g
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−10 for benzoates
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Mulato chili Guajillo chili Ancho chili Salt Plantain Sesame seed Onion Mexican chocolate Thyme Lard Cloves Cinnamon Garlic Anise Crackers Black pepper Peanuts Raisins Sodium benzoate
19 ingredients 1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives1 additive · 1 moderate risk
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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