Is Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1430 mg). Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Quality), Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Quality) and Natural Flavor are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce?

In label order (largest amount first): SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, FRANK'S HOT SAUCE (AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), DISTILLED VINEGAR, CULTURED BUTTERMILK (SKIM MILK, CREAM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA), GARLIC, ONION, and 8 more.

Does Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Phosphoric Acid (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to health concerns such as reduced bone density. Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Quality) (worth noting): High doses may be associated with adverse effects; permitted with limits in most jurisdictions. Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Quality) (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to mineral depletion; permitted with limits in most jurisdictions. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Regulatory status depends on the specific composition, which is not disclosed.

Food & BeveragesSauces & condimentsUnited States

Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce

Name: Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce
Brand: Frank's RedHot
SKU: 0041500010694

Frank's RedHot

Listed as: BUFFALO 'N RANCH THICK SAUCE, BUFFALO N' RANCH

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

Phosphoric AcidWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
Excessive consumption may lead to health concerns such as reduced bone density.
Worth knowing: Commonly used as an acidity regulator in processed foods.
Depends on amount
Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Quality)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
High doses may be associated with adverse effects; permitted with limits in most jurisdictions.
Worth knowing: Used as a preservative to prevent microbial growth.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

67/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: McCormick & Company, Inc.
Serving size: 30 g (2 tbsp. (30g))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SOYBEAN OIL
2WATER
3FRANK'S HOT SAUCE (AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER)
4DISTILLED VINEGAR
5CULTURED BUTTERMILK (SKIM MILK, CREAM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR)
6SUGAR
7EGG YOLKS
8MODIFIED CORN STARCH
9SALT
10SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA)
11GARLIC
12ONION
13YEAST EXTRACT
14XANTHAN GUM (THICKENER)
15LACTIC ACID
16PHOSPHORIC ACID
17SOUR CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES)
18SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT QUALITY)
19CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT QUALITY)
20NATURAL FLAVOR

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)
Energy	300 kcal	90 kcal
Fat	26.7 g	8 g
of which saturated	5 g	1.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	10 g	3 g
of which sugars	6.7 g	2 g
of which added sugars	6.7 g	2 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	1430 mg	429 mg

Questions about Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce

Is Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1430 mg). Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Quality), Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Quality) and Natural Flavor are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce?: In label order (largest amount first): SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, FRANK'S HOT SAUCE (AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), DISTILLED VINEGAR, CULTURED BUTTERMILK (SKIM MILK, CREAM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA), GARLIC, ONION, and 8 more.
Does Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Phosphoric Acid (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to health concerns such as reduced bone density. Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Quality) (worth noting): High doses may be associated with adverse effects; permitted with limits in most jurisdictions. Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Quality) (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to mineral depletion; permitted with limits in most jurisdictions. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Regulatory status depends on the specific composition, which is not disclosed.

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