Is BBQ Sauce Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Johnny's
Johnny's's BBQ Sauce Original is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 58/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate.
58 / 100
Why score is 58
The composition includes sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) as preservatives, indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns. The presence of sugar and caramel color (E150c) further contributes to the rating's decline.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 apple juice, providing a natural fruit base that adds flavor.
- Includes mustard seeds, which can enhance the sauce's complexity and taste.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- High sugar content from added sugar and caramel color (E150c) indicates a processed composition.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Apple Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Apple Juice is used here as base. Apple juice serves as a natural sweetener and flavor base, contributing to the sauce's overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Äppeljuice
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water acts as a solvent, helping to blend the ingredients and maintain the desired consistency of the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Mustard Seed safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mustard Seed is used here as flavor. Mustard seed adds a distinct flavor and complexity to the sauce, enhancing its overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: senapsfrö
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar provides acidity, balancing the sweetness and contributing to the sauce's preservation.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ättika
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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 to the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like cinnamon and coriander add depth to the flavor but may vary in quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddor (bl.a. kanel, koriander)
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as base. Tomato paste provides a rich flavor and color, contributing to the sauce's overall profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Modified Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Modified potato starch is used to thicken the sauce, but its processed nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: mod. potatisstärkelse
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150c) is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: sockerkulör (E150c)
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Is Smoke Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Smoke Extract is used here as flavor. Smoke extract adds a smoky flavor, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rökextrakt
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E202)
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E211)
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: 4061434
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