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Young Guns Red Chile Sauce

Contains sunflower oil

A ready-to-use sauce made with red chile pods grown in Hatch Valley. It also contains sunflower oil and cornstarch.

No added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersContains corn
$8.99 16 oz · lowest price at S&S Supermarket
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
25caloriesPer serving · (28g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
1g▲
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
200mg
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Red chile puree (dried red chile pods, water), sunflower oil, cornstarch, salt, granulated garlic, citric acid
77 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%81
Ingredients · counts 25%82
Processing · counts 15%60
Sourcing · counts 10%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 77
Nutrition 81 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more fiber (3.6 g); no added sugar per 100 g
Ingredients 82 · Sunflower oil, 2nd ingredient (seed oil, −18, ClearShelf standard); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · Prepared chile sauce with sunflower oil and cornstarch
Sourcing 75 · The sauce uses chile pods grown in Hatch Valley
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredient list and a specific Hatch Valley origin claim
Contains sunflower oil
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
ClearShelf standard−18 for sunflower oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 21, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Red chile puree (dried red chile pods, water) Sunflower oil Cornstarch Salt Granulated garlic Citric acid
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Sourcing

Young Guns Red Chile Sauce - 16oz Jar Experience the rich, vibrant flavors of New Mexico with Young Guns Red Chile Sauce ! Crafted from sun-ripened red chile pods grown in the legendary Hatch Valley, this sauce brings the bold, smoky essence of traditional New Mexican cuisine straight to your kitchen. Perfectly blended for a smooth texture and authentic flavor, Young Guns Red Chile Sauce is your go-to for creating unforgettable meals. Whether you’re smothering enchiladas, drizzling over tamales, or simmering with your favorite meats, this sauce will elevate every dish with its unmistakable So

Additives2 additives · 1 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.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
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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