Is Trader Joe's Masala Simmer Sauce Nightshade Free?

Description
Aromatic, mildly spiced sauce with a smooth, velvety texture commonly used to simmer proteins, tofu, or vegetables for quick weeknight meals. Reviewers report consistent flavor depth and convenient preparation; many appreciate balanced warmth, while some note variable heat level, packaging concerns, sweetness preferences, and portion size observations across multiple batches.
Why it's not nightshade free
- red pepper
- paprika
- tomato paste
- tomatoes
- tomato puree
red pepper
Dietitian noteMost peppers, including jalapenos and chilis, are nightshades. However, black and white pepper are derived from peppercorns and thus are not nightshades.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Description
Aromatic, mildly spiced sauce with a smooth, velvety texture commonly used to simmer proteins, tofu, or vegetables for quick weeknight meals. Reviewers report consistent flavor depth and convenient preparation; many appreciate balanced warmth, while some note variable heat level, packaging concerns, sweetness preferences, and portion size observations across multiple batches.
Ingredients
Tomato puree (tomato paste, water), tomatoes, light cream (milk), onions, ginger, garlic, canola oil, lemon juice concentrate, sea salt, coriander, cumin, fenugreek leaves, tumeric, paprika, red pepper, cinnamon and cloves.
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Often paired with Nightshade Free
No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 2 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 4 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Details →No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain GERD friendly and 5 ingredients contain GERD friendly depending on the source.
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Trader Joe's Masala Simmer Sauce is available at 1 retailer
About this product
Sauce · Bottle


