Sweet Pineapple Japanese BBQ Sauce, 16.5 OZ
What You Should Know
You’d spot this bottle in the Asian/condiments aisle or on a picnic table at a backyard grill — a sweet pineapple Japanese-style BBQ glaze for skewers, chicken, or burgers. It gives a bright, slightly nostalgic and indulgent vibe, marrying fruit sweetness with familiar fermented condiments. The ingredient list reads like whole ingredients (fruit purees, soy sauce, vinegars, sugar) with no obvious industrial additives, suggesting a smooth, shelf-stable processed sauce rather than a highly engineered ultra‑processed product.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
CANE, SUGAR, PINEAPPLE, PUREE, NON-GMO, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT), ORGANIC, GINGER, SEA, SALT, GREEN, ONION, ORGANIC, GARLIC, TOMATO, PASTE, RED, JALAPENO, PUREE, (RED, JALAPENO, PEPPERS,, SALT,, VINEGAR), ORGANIC, RICE, VINEGAR, MIRIN, (WATER,, RICE,, KOJI, SEED,, SEA, SALT), ORGANIC, TOASTED, SESAME, OIL..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •toasted sesame oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed condiment made from recognizable ingredients (cane sugar, fruit purees, soy sauce, vinegars) and traditional fermented components; it is manufactured for shelf stability but lacks the hallmark additives and industrial formulations characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.
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Common Questions about Sweet Pineapple Japanese BBQ Sauce, 16.5 OZ
Healthy can mean different things depending on your goals, but this BBQ sauce is made with organic ingredients and no artificial preservatives or sweeteners. It’s a flavorful addition to meals, especially when used in moderation, but keep in mind it does have a bit of sugar from cane sugar and pineapple puree.