Simple Truth Organic, Original Bbq Sauce
Processing Score
6.6Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110867490
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size34 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 0g
* 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
15 listed · 4 flagged for reviewORGANIC TOMATO PUREE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE), ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC WHITE VINEGAR, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, SALT, ORGANIC MOLASSES, ORGANIC PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, PURE LIQUID HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, ORGANIC CARAMEL COLOR, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC TAMARIND CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC SPICES (ORGANIC ALL SPICE, SALT, ORGANIC CLOVE, ORGANIC RED PEPPER, ORGANIC PAPRIKA), XANTHAN GUM.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Simple Truth Organic, Original Bbq Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Pure Liquid Hickory Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 42% 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 Simple Truth Organic, Original Bbq 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: Organic Sugar, Organic Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Organic Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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