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Jack Daniel's, Steak Sauce, Original, Original

Processing Score
16.0Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
01364600
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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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