Rao's Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce
Basil is the second ingredient after whole peeled tomatoes and olive oil, ahead of salt. A half cup, 125 g, is 80 calories, with 5 g of fat and no added sugar on the panel.
The brand FAQ says the sauces joined Campbell's family and that tomato sourcing stays in Italy. The about page names southern Italy for the tomatoes and Italian olive oil. It does not name a Canadian kettle.
The list is short: tomatoes, olive oil, onions, basil, salt, garlic, black pepper, oregano. No paste, no water, no starch. That is the house rule printed on the about page.
The nutrition block shown is the about-5-servings panel. Other jar sizes exist on the same page, so check the label for the one in your hand.
Product Highlights
- •80 calories per 125 g
- •5 g fat per serving
- •0 g added sugar on the panel
- •Basil listed before salt
- •Italian tomatoes, per the brand FAQ
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Campbell owns this basil Rao's sauce, and the tomatoes are from southern Italy. No page puts the kettle in Canada.
Score breakdown (45% evidenced, low confidence)
“Rao's sauces are simmered slowly and made in small batches with only the best ingredients, like pure Italian olive oil and hand-picked, naturally ripened tomatoes from southern Italy.”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Not disclosed
- Owned By
- Campbell Soup Company
- Tomatoes
- Southern Italy
- Calories
- 80 per 125 g
- Added Sugar
- 0 g
- Official Claim
- No Canadian plant claim
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Product Information
Nutrition Facts
| Per 125 gabout 5 servings per container | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories / Calories | 80 | |
| Fat / Lipides | 5g | |
| Saturated / saturés | 0.5g | |
| + Trans / trans | 0g | |
| Sugars / Sucres | 4g | |
Ingredients
Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Onions, Basil, Salt, Garlic, Black Pepper, Oregano.
All Information Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rao's tomato basil sauce made in Canada?
No page says this Rao's basil sauce is made in Canada. The FAQ says tomatoes stay sourced in Italy and that Campbell did not plan to move production. It never names a Canadian city.
Who owns Rao's tomato basil sauce?
The Rao's FAQ says the brand is part of Campbell's family. The same note says they will not change the sauce or the Italian tomato sourcing.
Does Rao's tomato basil have added sugar?
The panel for this Rao's basil sauce says 0 g added sugars. Total sugars are still 4 g per 125 g, from the tomatoes.
What is in Rao's tomato basil sauce?
Eight items: peeled tomatoes, olive oil, onion, basil, salt, garlic, pepper, oregano. The about page says the line skips paste, water, starch and filler.
How big is a serving of Rao's tomato basil?
The panel used here is 1/2 cup (125 g) and about 5 servings in that container. The page also lists other jar sizes, so the count changes with the pack.