Imagine Gravy, Organic, Vegan, Wild Mushroom
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Calories
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Imagine Gravy, Organic, Vegan, Wild Mushroom is a shelf-stable savory sauce used to add depth to plant-based dishes. Its main strength is a very low calorie count, while its main tradeoff is a heavily formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a convenient flavor enhancer for traditional comfort meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it to top a platter of mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables for a simple weeknight meal.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a profile with minimal calories and no fat, though it offers no significant protein or fiber. Sodium levels are moderate for a savory condiment.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of water and corn starch, which is then enhanced by a mushroom flavor blend and vegetable extracts. The addition of xanthan gum and caramel color creates a more processed formulation to achieve the desired consistency and appearance.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Organic Corn Starch, Contains Less than 2% of: Organic Mushroom Flavor (Includes Organic Mushrooms, Organic Soy Sauce [Organic Soybeans, Salt], Organic Mushroom Powder, Organic Canola Oil, Organic Molasses, Yeast Extract, Organic Potato Flour, Organic Flavor, Organic Onion Powder, Flavor, Organic Yeast Extract), Sea Salt, Organic Vegetable Flavor (Includes Organic Carrots, Organic Onions, Organic Celery, Sea Salt), Organic Evaporated Cane Sugar, Organic Garlic Powder, Natural Flavors, Organic Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum, Organic Caramel Color, Organic Spice.
