Mo's Chipotle, Barbecue Sauce

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mo's Chipotle, Barbecue Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gf/Cf Worcestershire Sauce (Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Filtered Well Water, Organic Molasses, Organic Wheat-Free Tamari (Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt), Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice, Salt, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate, Organic Ginger Puree, Organic Tamarind, Organic Cayenne Puree, Organic Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Organic Shiitake Mushrooms, Organic Allspice, Organic Cloves, Organic Orange Extract, Organic Lemon Extract, Natural Onion Flavor (Onion Oil), Natural Smoke Flavor), Xanthan Gum (A Natural Thickener)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Mo's Chipotle, Barbecue Sauce'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: Ketchup (Tomatoes, Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Garlic And Other Seasonings), Orange Blossom Honey, Dark Brown Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.