17/18 ingredients recognized
Spartan, bbq sauce, hickory & brown sugar
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Flagged concerns
High fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
High fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, water, modified food starch, contains less than 2% salt, natural smoke flavor, pineapple juice concentrate, spices, caramel color, sodium benzoate (as a preservative), molasses, corn syrup, garlic*, sugar, tamarind, natural flavor