SAUCE-BOTTLE COMPARISON RECORD
Original Gluten-Free Compass worksheet for comparing exact products.
US FDA label context; not a laboratory test, product certification or medical assessment.

Product A — exact name, variety, size and country of sale:
Product B — exact name, variety, size and country of sale:
Current package date/lot or other identifying detail:

Copy each product’s full ingredient list:
Copy the gluten-free statement exactly and note its location:
Record any certification program separately:
Copy allergen and advisory wording separately:
Are there wheat, barley, rye, malt or unclear ingredient details to resolve?
Does the reply or webpage identify this exact current market version?

Decision for each product:
[ ] Current gluten-free information identified; other restrictions and handling still checked
[ ] Known gluten-containing ingredient in this ordinary formulation; select a suitable alternative
[ ] Information unclear; obtain matching clarification or choose a clearly labeled alternative

Separate dietary needs (for example, soy or wheat allergy) and appropriate guidance:
Recipe ingredients besides this sauce:
Shared marinade, ladle, dipping bowl or other preparation detail:
Manufacturer question still unanswered:

After label suitability is settled:
Serving size and sodium per serving if comparing those:
Amount actually planned for this recipe:
Flavor/concentration adjustment to try in a small suitable portion:
Storage instruction on the actual bottle:

Recheck the exact bottle at the next purchase. Do not use tasting or absence of symptoms to test gluten status.