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Mole Coloradito Starter

Contains canola oil

This mole starter combines chiles, plantains, nuts and spices, and the brand says it hand-grinds mole and works with partner families growing chiles. It contains nuts, canola oil and 10 g added sugar per serving; a California warning mentions lead and cadmium.

No artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsContains peanutsContains tree nutsContains sesame
$15.00 12 oz · lowest price at Guelaguetza
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
360caloriesPer serving · 4 OZ (112g)
Protein
8g
Fiber
14g▲
Added sugar
10g▼
Sodium
1210mg
Saturated fat
1.5g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Ancho chile, guajillo chile, canola oil, salt, plantains, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, thyme, clove, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, oregano, peanuts, walnuts, raisins, almonds, sugar, sodium as preservative
76 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%77
Ingredients · counts 25%82
Processing · counts 15%60
Sourcing · counts 10%78
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 76
Nutrition 77 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more fiber (14 g); 10 g added sugar per 4 OZ
Ingredients 82 · Canola oil, 3rd ingredient (seed oil, −18, ClearShelf standard); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · Ground mole with whole chiles, nuts and spices, plus oil and sugar
Sourcing 78 · The brand says it hand-picks ingredients in Oaxaca and partner families grow chiles
Transparency 75 · Full ingredient list plus the brand's specific Oaxaca and partner-family claims
Contains canola oil
1,210 mg sodium per serving
California warning for lead and cadmium
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
ClearShelf standard−18 for canola oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Ancho chile Guajillo chile Canola oil Salt Plantains Sesame seeds Garlic Onion Thyme Clove Cinnamon Cumin Black pepper Oregano Peanuts Walnuts Raisins Almonds Sugar Sodium as preservative
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives2 additives · 2 limited risk
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
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