El Pato Tomato Sauce

by El Pato

El Pato is a traditional Mexican tomato sauce with jalapeños that's moderately processed but uses recognizable ingredients. While it contains some preservatives and sodium, it avoids the worst industrial additives found in many commercial sauces.

• Water – safe · Used as the liquid base for the sauce.
• Tomato Paste – beneficial · Concentrated tomatoes provide lycopene and vitamin C.
• Jalapeño Peppers – beneficial · Natural peppers add capsaicin which has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Salt – controversial · High sodium content can contribute to hypertension in sensitive individuals.
• Sugar – controversial · Added sugar increases caloric content and can affect blood sugar.
• Citric Acid – safe · Natural preservative that maintains freshness and prevents spoilage.

Real tomato base with lycopene

No seed oils or artificial colors

Traditional Mexican recipe

Capsaicin from jalapeños

No high fructose corn syrup

High sodium content

Contains added sugar

Moderate processing level

Potential pesticide residues

Natural flavors are vague