Original Bbq Sauce, Original

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Original Bbq Sauce, Original scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Hickory 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 Original Bbq Sauce, 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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Molasses (Molasses, Corn Starch, Silicon Dioxide And Hydroxylated Lecithin).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Seasoning (Spices Including Mustard, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Dehydrated Garlic, Salt, Less Than 2% Of Citric Acid, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking)), Sodium Benzoate And Citric Acid (As Preservatives).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.