Why is Original BBQ Sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines many industrially prepared ingredients such as refined sugars, vinegars, concentrated fruit juices, modified starch, smoke flavouring, caramelised sugar and a whiskey‑based component, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is E440 (pectin), a stabiliser used to maintain texture.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of Original BBQ Sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 43 g of sugars per 100 g, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 1 g of salt contributes a notable portion of daily sodium limits, which may aggravate hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is the mustard in Original BBQ Sauce a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard is explicitly listed as an allergen; anyone diagnosed with a mustard allergy should avoid this sauce because even small traces can trigger allergic reactions.

Jack Daniel's

Original BBQ Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Original BBQ Sauce is a condiment classified in the dressings and sauces group, sold in a glass bottle and marketed under the Jack Daniel’s brand. Per 100 g it delivers 190 kcal, 43 g of sugars and 46 g of carbohydrates while containing virtually no fat or saturated fat, 1 g of salt and about 1.1 g of fiber; its protein value is listed as 50 g, which is unusually high for a sauce. The product is rated NOVA 4, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, includes additive E440 (pectin), and lists mustard as an allergen, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal190 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average barbecue‑sauce profile, this sauce contains roughly four times more sugars (43 g vs 10.95 g) and almost three times more carbohydrates (46 g vs 16.35 g), while its fat, saturated fat and salt are markedly lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Tomatoes, Sugar, Vinegar, Tamarind Concentrate, Invert Sugar Strup Molasses, Salt, Mustard (Water, Mustard Seed, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Spices), Modified Corn Oml Starch, Smoke Flavor, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Caramelised Sugar, Jack Daniel's KJ/ Tennessee Whiskey (0,3%), Dried Garlic kcal Thickener (Pectin), Herbs, Spices, Dried Onion, Apple Flavor, Dextrose.

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