Kickin' Bourbon Sauce & Marinade, Kickin' Bourbon
Processing Score
12.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
013409515853
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
20 listed · 6 flagged for reviewHIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, BOURBON, CHIPOTLE PEPPER PUREE (WATER, CHIPOTLE PEPPER), CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SPICE, SALT, GARLIC), NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC, * XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE, TOMATO PASTE, SUCRALOSE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kickin' Bourbon Sauce & Marinade, Kickin' Bourbon scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 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 Kickin' Bourbon Sauce & Marinade, Kickin' Bourbon'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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