Is Bar-B-Q Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jim N Nick's
Bar-B-Q Sauce is a sauce condiment from Jim N Nick's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of high fructose corn syrup and caramel color also indicates a processed nature, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains natural flavoring from tomatoes, contributing to a rich taste profile.
- Includes spices and garlic powder, which enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to health issues, impacting overall quality.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this sauce, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Ketchup safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ketchup is used here as flavor. Ketchup adds sweetness and tomato flavor, but its corn syrup content raises concerns about processed sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ketchup (tomatoes, corn syrup, natural flavoring)
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Molasses is used here as flavor. Molasses provides a rich, deep sweetness and is a natural source of minerals, enhancing the sauce's flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: molasses
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the sauce, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Habanero Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Habanero Puree is used here as flavor. Habanero puree adds heat and flavor complexity, contributing positively to the sauce's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: habanero puree
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar provides acidity, balancing the sweetness and enhancing flavor preservation.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: distilled vinegar
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Is Worcestershire Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Worcestershire Sauce is used here as flavor. Worcestershire sauce adds depth and umami, but its caramel color indicates the presence of artificial coloring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: worcestershire sauce (caramel color, anchovies, tamarind and natural flavor)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices adds complexity and depth to the flavor profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health concerns, negatively impacting quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: high fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder contributes to flavor but is a processed ingredient, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato powder
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Is Onion Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor complexity and is a natural ingredient, positively impacting the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor, being a natural ingredient that enhances the sauce's appeal.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial coloring agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the sauce.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Smoke Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Smoke Powder is used here as flavor. Smoke powder adds a smoky flavor but is derived from maltodextrin, a processed ingredient that raises concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: smoke powder (maltodextrin)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing positively to the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3490629
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