ProductsStarKistTuna Creations Hot Buffalo
Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo
Barcode 0080000516046
StarKist

Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo

2.6 oz. (74g)
BARCODE:0080000516046
CATEGORIES:Seafood, Fishes And Their Products, Canned Foods, Fishes, Fatty Fishes, Canned Fishes, Tunas, Canned Tunas
COUNTRIES:United States

Labels

Nutri-Score
Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality
NOVA Group
NOVA GroupUltra-processed food and drink products
Environmental Score
Environmental ScoreNot computed

Health

Nutrition

Serving Size

1 pouch (74 g)

Nutri-Score label

Nutri-Score
Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality

Nutrient levels for 100 g

Fat in low quantity (?)

What you need to know
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.

Saturated fat in low quantity (?)

What you need to know
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.

Sugars in low quantity (?)

What you need to know
A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
Sugary drinks should be limited as much as possible. Choose products with lower sugar content.

Salt in high quantity (?)

What you need to know
A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking. Limit the consumption of salty snacks.

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Ingredients

Ingredients List

_Light tuna_, cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne red peppers, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder), buffalo sauce (water, hot sauce powder [aged cayenne red peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic, maltodextrin], yeast extract, paprika, garlic powder, citric acid, extractives of paprika, sodium diacetate, spices, salt), vinegar, water, modified corn starch, xanthan gum, citrus fiber.

Ingredient Information

Light Tuna
56.25% (estimate)
Cayenne Pepper Sauce
21.88% (estimate)
Aged Cayenne Red Peppers
10.94% (estimate)
Vinegar
5.47% (estimate)
Water
2.73% (estimate)
Salt
1.05% (estimate)
Garlic
1.69% (estimate)
Buffalo Sauce
10.94% (estimate)
Water
5.47% (estimate)
Hot Sauce
2.73% (estimate)
Aged Cayenne Red Peppers
1.37% (estimate)
Vinegar
0.68% (estimate)
Salt
0.34% (estimate)
Garlic
0.17% (estimate)
Maltodextrin
0.17% (estimate)
Yeast Extract
1.37% (estimate)
Paprika
0.68% (estimate)
Garlic
0.34% (estimate)
E330
0.17% (estimate)
Paprika
0.09% (estimate)
E262ii
0.04% (estimate)
Spice
0.02% (estimate)
Salt
0.02% (estimate)
Vinegar
5.47% (estimate)
Water
2.73% (estimate)
Modified Corn Starch
1.37% (estimate)
E415
0.68% (estimate)
Citrus Fibre
0.68% (estimate)
Allergens
Light Tuna

Food Processing

NOVA Group label

NOVA Group
NOVA GroupUltra-processed food and drink products

Elements that indicate the product is in the NOVA group 4:

  • Additives: E415 - Xanthan gum
  • Ingredients: Maltodextrin
  • Ingredients: Modified Starch
  • Ingredients: Vegetable Fiber

The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing:

  1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
  2. Processed culinary ingredients
  3. Processed foods
  4. Ultra-processed food and drink products

How is NOVA classification computed?

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil.

Unrecognized ingredients: en:light-tuna, en:cayenne-pepper-sauce, en:aged-cayenne-red-peppers, en:buffalo-sauce, en:aged-cayenne-red-peppers

Vegan

Vegan status unknown

Unrecognized ingredients: en:light-tuna, en:aged-cayenne-red-peppers, en:aged-cayenne-red-peppers

Vegetarian

Vegetarian status unknown

Unrecognized ingredients: en:light-tuna, en:aged-cayenne-red-peppers, en:aged-cayenne-red-peppers

Additives

E262 - Sodium acetatesPreservativeSequestrant

SODIUM ACETATE, also abbreviated NaOAc,[8] is the sodium salt of acetic acid.

E262ii - Sodium diacetatePreservativeSequestrant

No additive description is available yet.

E330 - Citric acidAntioxidantSequestrant

Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

E415 - Xanthan gumEmulsifierStabiliserThickener

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

Environment

Environmental score label

Environmental Score
Environmental ScoreNot computed

Carbon footprint

No carbon footprint data is available for this product.

Packaging

No packaging information provided.

Transportation and origins

Origins of ingredients

No origin information provided.

Manufacturing places

No manufacturing place information provided.

Environmental labels

No environmental labels identified.

Data Source

Product added on March 9, 2017 at 1:57:26 PM UTC by usda-ndb-import .

Last edit on March 17, 2026 at 7:47:48 PM UTC by municorn-calorie-counter-app .

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