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Hickory Liquid Smoke, 4 FZ
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Hickory Liquid Smoke, 4 FZ

COLGIN
Available at Whole Foods
0
Calories
0g
Protein
10mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this small bottle in the condiment or grilling aisle and pull it out when you want quick smoky flavor without a grill—think backyard BBQs, weeknight ribs, or adding smoke to baked beans. It gives a nostalgic, smoky BBQ vibe while being practical and convenience-focused; the concentrated liquid delivers aroma rather than texture. The ingredient list (natural smoke flavor, caramel color, added molasses and salt) and the manufactured concentrate point to industrial processing and flavor additives rather than a single whole food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TSP.
Servings per Container: 22
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WATER, NATURAL, HICKORY, SMOKE, FLAVOR, VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CARAMEL, COLOR, AND, SALT.

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially produced flavoring and color (natural hickory smoke flavor, caramel color) and is a formulated condiment rather than a minimally processed ingredient, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Hickory Liquid Smoke, 4 FZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Hickory Liquid Smoke is low in calories and contains no fat, sugars, or artificial ingredients, which is a win for many. It’s great for adding flavor without the extra calories, but like anything, it’s best used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-grilling
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentpractical
$2.19
per package