The Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce, 17 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot Bachan's Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce in the condiments or Asian foods aisle and reach for it when you're firing up the grill, making a quick stir-fry, or glazing meats for a casual weekend meal — it gives a savory-sweet, slightly nostalgic home-cooked vibe. The ingredient list is short and recognizable (fermented soy sauce and mirin, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, sesame oil), and the smooth, ready-to-use texture suggests gentle industrial blending and pasteurization rather than heavy reformulation with additives.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
NON-GMO, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT), CANE, SUGAR, MIRIN, (WATER,, RICE,, KOJI, SEED,, SEA, SALT), TOMATO, PASTE, ORGANIC, GINGER, GREEN, ONION, ORGANIC, RICE, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, GARLIC, 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?
Made from recognizable culinary ingredients and fermented condiments without obvious industrial additives, this is a processed ready-to-use sauce (NOVA 3) — not minimally processed ingredients alone, but also not a highly reformulated ultra-processed product.
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Common Questions about The Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce, 17 OZ
The Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce is a tasty addition to your pantry, and while it's not a superfood, it's made with organic ingredients like ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. With just 35 calories per tablespoon and no artificial additives, it can fit into a balanced diet. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary goals and needs!