Is Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kinder's
Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce is a sauce condiment from Kinder'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 Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This BBQ sauce contains brown sugar and sugar, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Additionally, caramel color is an artificial colorant, indicating a processed composition.
Main concern
High sugar content from both brown sugar and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 tomato puree, providing a base rich in flavor and natural ingredients.
- Includes organic ingredients, which may indicate a commitment to quality sourcing.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both brown sugar and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant, which may indicate a processed nature of the product.
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 Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree serves as the primary base, providing flavor and nutrients. Its natural composition supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: TOMATO PUREE* (WATER, TOMATO PASTE)
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness and depth to the sauce but raises concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the sauce, raising concerns about high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity and tanginess, enhancing flavor while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: VINEGAR
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Molasses is used here as flavor. Molasses adds a rich flavor and depth, contributing to the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MOLASSES
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Is Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CORN STARCH
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Natural Smoke Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Smoke Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural smoke flavor adds a smoky taste, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR (INCLUDES NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR)
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Is Cultured Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cultured Dextrose is used here as preservative. Cultured dextrose acts as a preservative, helping to maintain freshness but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CULTURED DEXTROSE*
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder provides flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC POWDER*
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Is Onion Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds depth and flavor, contributing to the sauce's overall taste with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ONION POWDER
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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 colorant used for appearance, indicating a processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR*
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Is Ground Red Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ground Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Ground red pepper adds heat and flavor, enhancing the sauce's complexity with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GROUND RED PEPPER
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps stabilize the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
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: 3426712
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