Jack Daniel's, Steak Sauce, Original, Original
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Ingredients
32 listed · 14 flagged for reviewTOMATO CONCENTRATE (TOMATO PASTE, WATER), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MOLASSES, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER, OF: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, JACK DANIEL'S TENNESSEE WHISKEY FLAVORING (NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), CARAMEL COLOR (SULFITES), ONION, ORANGE PUREE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLORING), LEMON PUREE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), XANTHAN GUM, GRAPEFRUIT PUREE, NATURAL MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR, ANCHOVIES, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES (COCONUT), POLYSORBATE 80, INVERT SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, SUGAR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Jack Daniel's, Steak Sauce, Original, Original scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Jack Daniel'S Tennessee Whiskey Flavoring (Natural And Artificial Flavors)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate (As Preservatives)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Natural Mesquite Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Jack Daniel's, Steak Sauce, Original, Original's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono And Diglycerides (Coconut), Polysorbate 80, Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Molasses, Invert Sugar, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color (Sulfites).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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