15/17 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.
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, modified food starch, brown sugar, contains 2% or less of: salt, natural smoke flavor, pineapple juice concentrate, spices, caramel color, sodium benzoate (preservative), molasses, corn syrup, garlic*, sugar, tamarind, *dried,