What is low acid pasta sauce?
Ascoli has pioneered the standards of a low acid product. As the first-ever low acid pasta sauce, we developed our product to have a minimum pH of 5.2 (low acid), similar to a potato or banana, while traditional sauces measure at an average pH of 4.0 (high acid). Ascoli was created to help those suffering from GERD symptoms, to Eat with Relief!
Is low acid pasta sauce better for acid reflux?
Yes, it is doctor-recommended to go on a low acid diet if you are experiencing acid reflux. Ascoli’s low acid pasta sauce helps combat acid reflux discomfort.
What makes Ascoli different from other pasta sauces?
Ascoli is specifically formulated to comfort those battling with heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. Our sauce is made with 100% real tomatoes, and with the less acidic aftertaste, it allows the true, richer flavor of the tomatoes to be present.
What is the pH of Ascoli pasta sauce?
Ascoli’s pH is 5.2 or higher, making it the least acidic pasta sauce in the market.
Is Ascoli made with real tomatoes?
Yes, Ascoli is made with 100% USA grown tomatoes.
Does Ascoli still taste like regular pasta sauce?
Yes! With a pH of 5.2, it allows the true flavor of the tomato to be enhanced, allowing a more fresh and richer taste, without the harsh acidity.
Where can I buy Ascoli pasta sauce?
You can buy Ascoli on our website here and check our store locator to find a location near you.
Can people with heartburn or GERD eat tomato sauce?
Yes, people with heartburn or GERD can eat pasta sauce, but would have to take medication to mask the discomfort. However Ascoli allows you to enjoy pasta sauce without the negative side effects like heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. At Ascoli, we believe in good food over medicine.
What foods are considered low acid?
While there are many foods that are considered low acid, the most common include bananas, potatoes, cabbage, watermelon, celery, and more. Ascoli is the same pH level as all of these fruits and vegetables, but the full flavor as a traditional pasta sauce.
How does Ascoli compare to traditional pasta sauce?
Much better! With the lower acidic composition, you can fully appreciate the richer flavor of the tomatoes, without the harsh and stringent flavor of acid.
Is Ascoli available in stores?
Coming to stores soon. Check the store locator on our website to see if it is available in stores near you. You are also welcome to order online.
What does “low acid pasta sauce” mean?
Low acid pasta sauce means that it is measured at a significantly lower pH level, resulting in a less acidic finish, so you can Eat with Relief!
Is low acid pasta sauce easier on sensitive stomachs?
100% when it comes to GERD symptoms, mainly dealing with the esophageal tract, including heartburn, acid reflux, and even an upset stomach, Ascoli will help not trigger those symptoms.
Does the FODMAP diet help people with heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD?
The FODMAP diet does not help people with GERD symptoms such as heartburn and acid reflux, but rather helps combat symptoms of those struggling with IBS, which is a sensitivity to the fiber makeup of garlic and onion, which becomes harsh on the stomach. Low FODMAP/sensitive products are not considered low acid.
What foods are considered low acid?
A few foods that are considered low acid are bananas, potatoes, watermelon, carrots, and celery, averaging a pH greater than 5. Ascoli has the same low acidity level as all of these fruits and vegetables. Making our sauce the perfect solution for those battling heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD.
Why are traditional tomato-based sauces so acidic?
Traditional tomato-based sauces are acidic due to the FDA regulations for a shelf stable product. According to the FDA, a shelf-stable product must have a pH level (High acid) of at least 4.4 or lower, making most sauces a 4.0 pH. With Ascoli’s packaging process, we are able to have a pH of 5.2 or higher, while still remaining shelf stable, ultimately resulting in a low acid sauce.
What pH is considered low acid in pasta sauce?
As we are the very first low acid pasta sauce, we are setting the standard for all low acid products. Our pH is a 5.2 or higher (low acid), which is the same acidity as a banana or potato. Now, you can enjoy pasta sauce without the burn!
How much difference does one pH point make?
Significant. While this is just a one-point difference compared to traditional pasta sauces, it makes a world of difference. Ascoli’s pH (5.2 or higher) compared to traditional pasta sauce (4.0) is the same acidity difference between a pickle and a banana! With our pH, you are able to eat with relief!
Are low acid pasta sauces more bland than higher acid sauces?
Low acid foods provide an even deeper taste than high acid foods! Without the harsh acidity, you are able to taste the deeper and richer flavor, without your taste buds being bombarded by the tingent and bitter flavor of acid. With Ascoli’s sauce, you will never go back to traditional sauces again!
Should I talk to my doctor before changing my diet for reflux or GERD?
While low acid diets are oftentimes doctor-recommended, there is no need to talk to your doctor when switching to a low acid diet. Try our sauce, and taste the world of difference. If symptoms are severe, always talk to a medical professional.
What makes Ascoli different from other pasta sauces?
While made with 100% real tomatoes, Ascoli has a measurably lower acidity content than traditional sauce, making it the lowest acid pasta sauce in the market. With a pH of 5.2 or higher, it allows those battling heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD to eat with relief!
Is Ascoli really a low acid pasta sauce?
Yes! Ascoli is the first-ever low acid sauce in the market. With a pH that measures at a 5.2, comparable to a banana or potato, it helps combat the discomfort of heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD that 33% of the population struggles with.
What is the pH of Ascoli pasta sauce?
Ascoli’s pasta sauce has a pH of 5.2 or higher, compared to traditional pasta sauces that measure an average pH of 4.0. Ascoli’s sauce is the same acidity as a potato or banana, allowing customers to eat the food they love, without the burn. Classic Taste. Verified Delicious.
How does Ascoli compare to regular pasta sauce?
Much better! Ascoli is significantly less acidic than traditional sauces in the market, allowing the true bold flavors to shine. Measuring at a 5.2 pH or higher, it allows those suffering to still enjoy the great taste of pasta sauce, without the burn. While traditional pasta sauces measure at an average pH of 4.0, making it difficult to digest the foods you love.
Why does Ascoli compare its acidity level to foods like bananas or potatoes?
While Ascoli is made with 100% real tomatoes, we use this comparison of acidity level to bananas or potatoes in order to give the consumers an accurate comparison, to show that if they can eat either of those foods, they can enjoy pasta sauce again with Ascoli.
Does Ascoli still taste like traditional pasta sauces?
Yes, Ascoli offers an even deeper flavor profile than traditional sauces on the market. This is due to the significantly reduced acidity in the product, it allows your taste buds to truly get the rich taste of tomatoes, without the harsh and bitter shock.
Is Ascoli made with real tomatoes?
Yes! Made with 100% real tomatoes, Ascoli aims to only use the freshest ingredients so that people battling heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD can eat with relief!
How did Ascoli create a low acid pasta sauce without sacrificing flavor?
Ascoli’s sauce was crafted with so much intention and detail to recreate a traditional pasta sauce, without the acid. We made it our main priority to ensure that not only does is combat discomfort, but it truly tastes amazing. The same great taste, without the burn!
Why is low acid pasta sauce hard to make?
Due to FDA regulations, a shelf-stable pasta sauce has to be a pH of 4.4 or lower. However, with Ascoli’s patent-pending, unique packaging process, we produce in small batches in order to ensure that every jar is a pH of 5.2 or higher while remaining shelf-stable. While this is difficult, and a long time in the making, Ascoli has set the standard for low acid products.
Is Ascoli the first low acid pasta sauce?
Ascoli is the first—and only truly low acid sauce in the market. With a pH of 5.2 or higher, we have set a standard for low acid food products, so that you can eat with relief!
Who is Ascoli made for?
Ascoli was specially crafted for those suffering from heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. Allowing you to enjoy pasta sauce again, without the harsh acidity.
Is Ascoli only for people with digestive issues?
Ascoli is for everyone! We strongly believe that everyone benefits from our sauce. It is low acid and helps people with digestive issues, but it also tastes amazing! You don’t know what you’re missing until you try our sauce!
What flavors of Ascoli pasta sauce are available?
Ascoli currently provides three flavors of pasta sauce: Marinara, Tomato Basil, and Roasted Garlic. As our business grows, we plan to launch new flavors and products.
What ingredients are in Ascoli sauce?
100% real tomatoes, fresh onion and garlic, and a variety of spices. We wanted to provide families enjoying this sauce with only the freshest ingredients!
Are Ascoli products shelf stable?
Yes, Ascoli’s pasta sauces are shelf-stable for up to 30 months from pack date, making it truly comparable to traditional sauces in the market.
Is Ascoli sauce good for family meals?
Ascoli is great for family meals! While it is specially crafted for those suffering from heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD, everyone in your family will truly enjoy this rich tomato pasta sauce. Say goodbye to making two batches of pasta to satisfy the whole family!
Can I cook with Ascoli the same way I use regular pasta sauce?
Ascoli can be used and cooked in the exact same way you’re accustomed to with traditional pasta sauces. The same pasta sauce you love, without the burn!
What foods pair well with Ascoli sauce?
While Ascoli would highly compliment pasta, why let the amazing taste it brings end there? Enjoy it in soups, casseroles, and more. The sky is the limit!
Will Ascoli add more low acid products in the future?
Ascoli’s first product launch is pasta sauce; however, we are planning on launching more meals you love! Get ready for low acid canned tomatoes, pizza sauce, salsa, soups, and more!
Where can I find nutrition and ingredient information for each sauce?
You can find nutrition and ingredient information on our physical bottles and on our website. Each sauce was crafted with the freshest ingredients, so that you can eat with relief!
Is Ascoli available for wholesale or retail partnerships?
Yes! Please visit our contact page on our website to connect.
Why should retailers carry a low acid pasta sauce?
33% of the US population currently suffers from heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD, and are doctor-recommended to follow a low acid diet. Ascoli fills a market gap that no other sauce can. The current market accommodates low FODMAP (IBS), low sodium, reduced sugar, and gluten free. Now, it’s time to introduce low acid with Ascoli. Finally, filling the largest unmet need for those battling digestive discomfort.
Who is the target customer for Ascoli at retail?
Ascoli targets those who suffer from heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD, so they can have pasta sauce again, without the burn.
How does Ascoli help fill a gap in the pasta sauce category?
Ascoli offers the three top-selling flavors of pasta sauce, made with a low acid recipe.
Does Ascoli support retailers looking for health- and diet-conscious products?
Yes! All of our sauces are made with the freshest ingredients, so you can be confident about what you and your family consume.
What makes low acid pasta sauce a strong shelf opportunity?
33% of the US population are in need of a low acid diet, making it the largest unmet need in the pasta sauce category. Adding Ascoli to your shelf, will not only add transactional sales, but incremental sales by those who have either limited or completely given up on pasta sauce.
Does Ascoli have plans to expand its product line?
Yes! Ascoli plans to go beyond the pasta sauce category with other household favorites. Coming soon…pizza sauce, canned tomatoes, soups, condiments, and more!
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