16/17 ingredients recognized
Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
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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 AS A PRESERVATIVE
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BROWN SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, GARLIC,* SUGAR, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR.