Is Honey BBQ Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Buffalo Wild Wings
Honey BBQ Sauce is a sauce condiment from Buffalo Wild Wings. 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, Sugar, Corn Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and sodium benzoate, indicating a processed product with potential quality concerns. Ingredients like honey and natural smoke flavor provide some positive attributes.
Main concern
High fructose corn syrup and sugar are present, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 honey, a natural sweetener that adds flavor and some beneficial properties.
- Natural smoke flavor enhances the taste profile, contributing to a more authentic BBQ experience.
Concerns
- High fructose corn syrup and sugar are present, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 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 that can contribute to excessive sweetness and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: high fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing necessary moisture for the sauce without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Honey safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may offer some beneficial properties compared to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity to balance flavors and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: distilled vinegar
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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 base and contributes to the overall texture of the sauce without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato paste
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and potential health concerns when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a processed sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to improve texture and stability, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Red Chilli Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Chilli Peppers is used here as flavor. Red chilli peppers add heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the BBQ sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red chilli peppers
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds a rich flavor and some nutrients, but it is still a form of sugar that contributes to sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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Is Jalapeno Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Jalapeno Peppers is used here as flavor. Jalapeno peppers provide heat and flavor, contributing to the sauce's overall profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jalapeno peppers
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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 enhances the BBQ taste, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural smoke flavor
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Is Chipolte Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chipolte Peppers is used here as flavor. Chipolte peppers add a smoky heat, enhancing the flavor complexity of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chipolte peppers
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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 used to inhibit spoilage, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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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 that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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Is Ancho Peppers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ancho Peppers is used here as flavor. Ancho peppers contribute a mild heat and rich flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ancho peppers*
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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 that may raise concerns about synthetic additives and processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices, including mustard seed, enhance flavor complexity and contribute positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices (including mustard seed)
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds depth of flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic*
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion enhances flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion*
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: 3256764
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