Sauces

Some organic sauces might have a shorter shelf life than others. Whatever the product, it is always best to check the packaging for use by or best before dates.

What are the healthiest types of pasta sauce?

Bottled pasta sauces often contain more than vegetables and flavourings. They can contain large amounts of refined sugar, salt, and preservatives. 

For a healthy pasta sauce option, consider one which has the fewest amount of ingredients and always check the ingredients listed. Try to ensure ingredients such as salt and sugar are either absent or at the bottom of the ingredients list.

A good tomato-based pasta sauce should contain a lot of organic tomatoes and other vegetables, some good quality oil and some seasonings, and not much more.

There are now a variety of organic pasta sauces available including organic pesto sauce. A jar of sauce containing organic nuts, basil, and some olive oil can make a tasty and healthy addition to your pantry for the next time you fancy some pasta 

What are the main ingredients in a sauce?

It does depend on the sauce since there are probably literally thousands out there. 

The thing to look out for is that the sauce contains a high amount of the main ingredient.

Chocolate sauces are usually full of refined white sugar. So why not choose a healthier alternative like The Carob Kitche’s Carob Syrup? It contains the wholesome carob bean, a healthy, naturally sweet alternative to chocolate that does not contain caffeine.

Is organic tomato sauce healthy?

Organic tomato sauce can indeed be healthy and a good choice for your family. Tomatoes themselves are healthy and packed with nutrients as well as lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.

Many regular supermarket-bought tomato sauces are often packed with salt and refined sugar. On top of that, the tomatoes used could be farmed using chemicals or in nutrient-deficient soil.

So organic tomato sauce, such as Undivided Food Co Good Sauce Tomato Ketchup is a much healthier option. With organic tomatoes, no refined sugar, artificial colours, additives, or oil, this tomato-rich, natural sauce is tasty and completely guilt-free.

What are some other organic sauce options?

GoodnessMe stocks other organic sauces so you can replace those highly processed, high in salt varieties you have in your pantry. As well as ketchup, Undivided Food Co does many different types of sauces to use on your meals such as Good Sauce BBQ and an organic hot sauce, Good Sauce Habanero. Both are all-natural and sugar-free. 

1. Fancy Something Asian? Yes, there are organic Asian condiments available. You can find organic soy sauce, organic hoisin sauce, and organic oyster sauce for your stir-fries. You may want to try an alternative to soy sauce such as Niulife Cocomino Coconut Amino Sauce. It is suitable for paleo diets, unrefined with no chemicals, and is vegan, and gluten-free. 

Sesame oil can rev up a stir fry or give that salad dressing some added zing. Melrose Organic Sesame Oil is unrefined for a greater depth of flavour. 

Try some organic sweet chilli sauce for dipping. Try The Undivided Food CO’s version, with no nasty additives, and is free from gluten, dairy, artificial colours, or sugar. Just real whole food ingredients to satisfy all palates.

1. Anyone for salad? - Try the mayo, chili mayo or aioli by The Undivided Food Co Good Fat range. They use only good fats like olive oil and free-range eggs. Sourcing heavenly flavourings like rosemary or gut-friendly ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, with no dairy, artificial colours, preservatives, refined sugar, or gluten, you can enjoy a creamy salad without the guilt. 

For a tasty oil-based salad dressing try a tasty ginger & sesame dressing from Bragg. With organic honey, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and their own Bragg Liquid Aminos, this dressing is super tasty and healthy. While you are throwing together a salad you might want to add some organic and activated nuts from the range here at GoodnessMe. 

You can make your own dressing using some fantastic organic apple cider vinegar and vegetable oils to choose from. 

1. Speaking of oils - We now know that some fats are essential for a healthy diet. Olive oil is one of those fats that can play a role in good health if used in moderation. Even better when the olive oil is organic. You might want to try an organic extra virgin olive oil that is unrefined and unfiltered by Bragg. 

If olive oil isn't for you there are other healthy oils in stock here at GoodnessMe. We have delicate walnut oil, hemp oil with its super omega content and great all-purpose coconut oil. Try Melrose Organic Walnut oil which is cold-pressed and light and tasty. 

Whatever organic sauces or condiments you need for your pantry, GoodnessMe has you covered.