Is Sweet Whiskey BBQ Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bramwells
This page reviews Sweet Whiskey BBQ Sauce by Bramwells as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Fructose Glucose Syrup, Plain Caramel, Smoke Flavour.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes demerara sugar and fructose-glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about sugar content. Modified maize starch is also present, indicating some processing.
Main concern
Demerara sugar and fructose-glucose syrup are processed sweeteners, raising 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 bourbon whiskey, which adds a unique flavor profile to the sauce.
- Includes natural ingredients like tomato paste and cider vinegar, contributing to its taste.
Concerns
- Demerara sugar and fructose-glucose syrup are processed sweeteners, raising quality concerns.
- Modified maize starch is a processed thickener, which may indicate lower quality.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.
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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, ensuring proper consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Demerara Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Demerara Sugar is used here as sweetener. Demerara sugar is a minimally processed sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Demerara Sugar
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Is Fructose Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Fructose Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Fructose-glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Fructose-glucose Syrup
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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 is a natural ingredient, enhancing the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomato Paste
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Is Cider Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cider Vinegar is used here as flavor. Cider vinegar adds acidity and depth of flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cider Vinegar
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch is used as a thickening agent, indicating some level of processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Maize Starch
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Is Bourbon Whiskey safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Bourbon Whiskey is used here as flavor. Bourbon whiskey adds a distinct flavor and complexity to the sauce, enhancing its overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Bourbon Whiskey (2.5%)
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spirit Vinegar is used here as flavor. Spirit vinegar contributes acidity and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Spirit Vinegar
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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 sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Ground Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ground Paprika is used here as flavor. Ground paprika adds color and a mild flavor, enhancing the sauce's taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground Paprika
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Is Plain Caramel safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Plain Caramel is used here as colorant. Plain caramel is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the sauce.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour: Plain Caramel
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Is Chipotle Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chipotle Pepper is used here as flavor. Chipotle pepper adds a smoky flavor and heat, enhancing the sauce's complexity and appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chipotle Pepper
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Is Smoke Flavour safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Smoke Flavour is used here as flavor. Smoke flavor is an artificial additive that may raise concerns about synthetic ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Smoke Flavour
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder provides a robust flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Powder
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is a processed ingredient that helps preserve the sauce and adjust acidity, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acetic Acid
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Is Cayenne Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cayenne Pepper is used here as flavor. Cayenne pepper adds heat and flavor, enhancing the sauce's complexity without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cayenne Pepper
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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 sauce's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is White Onions safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
White Onions is used here as flavor. White onions provide a natural flavor base and enhance the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: White Onions
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: 3866197
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