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Hickory Smoke Flavored Southern Style Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients:
Water, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of Mustard Seed, Natural Smoke Flavor, Paprika, Caramel Color, Spice, Garlic, * Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Mustard Flour, Onion, * Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Spice, Salt, Garlic). *Dried
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Ken’s Hickory Smoke Flavored Southern Style Barbecue Sauce is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This product lacks organic certification and contains genetically modified ingredients. The presence of added sugars, including sugar and fructose, negatively impacts its rating. More concerning is the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener often associated with health risks. The sauce also harbors additives like natural smoke flavor and caramel color, which are considered potentially harmful. Sodium benzoate, a known harmful preservative, further detracts from the product’s overall quality.
Ken’s barbecue sauce is a blend of water, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, tomato paste, sugar, and salt, among other ingredients. The sauce’s composition is marred by modified potato starch and less than 2% of various spices and flavorings. The use of mustard seed, paprika, garlic, mustard flour, onion, oleoresin paprika for color, and chili powder does little to offset the negative aspects. The presence of caramel color and sodium benzoate is particularly troubling, as these ingredients are linked to adverse health effects.
The barbecue sauce’s reliance on non-organic, GMO ingredients, and its array of added sugars, including the much-criticized high fructose corn syrup, stands in stark contrast to the goals of those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The inclusion of potentially and known harmful additives only compounds the issue, leading to its low green leaf rating.
Consumers prioritizing health and nutrition should consider alternative products that align better with the principles of clean eating. The market offers numerous sauces that are organic, free from GMOs, and devoid of harmful additives and excessive sugars. For a product to receive a higher green leaf rating, it must adhere to these standards, ensuring that it contributes positively to a health-conscious diet. Ken’s Hickory Smoke Flavored Southern Style Barbecue Sauce, with its current formulation, fails to meet these criteria.
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