Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce

Questions about Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce

Is Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (46.9 g) and sodium (781 mg). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Natural Smoke Flavor and 3 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce?

In label order (largest amount first): HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TOMATO PASTE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, GARLIC, and 7 more.

Does Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars, including high fructose corn syrup, is associated with health concerns like obesity and metabolic issues. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. Sodium Benzoate (Preservative) (worth noting): May form benzene, a carcinogen, when combined with ascorbic acid under certain conditions. Natural Smoke Flavor (worth noting): Smoke flavoring may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are potential carcinogens. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include substances derived from allergenic sources. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars, including corn syrup, is associated with health concerns like obesity and metabolic issues.