Bbq Sauce, Original
Processing Score
6.7Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
747911701076
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 135mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
* 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
13 listed · 3 flagged for reviewTOMATO CONCENTRATE (WATER, TOMATOES), EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, SPICES), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR (WATER, SMOKE FLAVOR), DISTILLED VINEGAR, UN-SULPHURED MOLASSES, DRIED GARLIC AND ONION, SALT, DRIED CHILE PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM (NATURAL STABILIZER), SPICES, NATURAL CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Bbq Sauce, Original scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor (Water, Smoke Flavor)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum (Natural Stabilizer)): 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 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: Un-Sulphured 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: Natural Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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