Sweet-N-Mild Barbecue Sauce

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Sweet-N-Mild Barbecue Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (1/10 Of 1% Sodium Benzoate Added As A Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Hydrolized Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): 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 Sweet-N-Mild 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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.