Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'N Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Questions about Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'N Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Is Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'N Spicy 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 (41.7 g) and sodium (806 mg). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Caramel Color 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 Sweet 'N Spicy 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, JALAPENO PEPPER*, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), and 7 more.

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

High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Linked to concerns about excessive sugar consumption and metabolic health in high quantities. Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Natural Smoke Flavor (worth noting): Debated evidence around potential contaminants in smoke flavoring. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color are regulated due to concerns about contaminants like 4-MEI. Sodium Benzoate (Preservative) (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative with strict limits due to potential health concerns at high doses. Corn Syrup (worth noting): Linked to concerns about excessive sugar consumption and metabolic health in high quantities.