Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce

Questions about Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce

Is Sweet Baby Ray's Original 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 (47.2 g) and sodium (806 mg). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Caramel Color and 4 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 Original Barbecue Sauce?

In label order (largest amount first): HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR, MOLASSES, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), GARLIC, and 6 more.

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

High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption is associated with concerns about metabolic health and obesity. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Natural Smoke Flavor (worth noting): Some smoke flavorings may contain trace levels of potentially harmful compounds. Caramel Color (worth noting): Certain types of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, a compound with debated safety. Sodium Benzoate (Preservative) (worth noting): High levels may react with ascorbic acid to form benzene, a potential carcinogen. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars is linked to metabolic health concerns.