Original Texas BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this bottle in the condiments aisle or on a picnic table at a backyard barbecue or tailgate — a go-to for slathering on ribs, burgers, and brisket. The Franklin Barbecue name and tangy-sweet profile give a nostalgic, indulgent Texas smokehouse vibe, while the smooth, shelf-stable texture and long ingredient list hint at industrial blending. Ingredients like added sugars, citric acid, concentrated and dried seasonings, and a prepared Worcestershire point to processing steps typical of ultra-processed condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
TOMATO, PUREE, (FILTERED, WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE), APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, SUGAR, LIGHT, BROWN, SUGAR, WORCESTERSHIRE, (WHITE, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, MOLASSES,, WATER,, SALT,, SPICE, [GINGER,, RED, PEPPER,, MUSTARD,, CORIANDER,, CLOVES,, BLACK, PEPPER],, CANE, SUGAR,, GARLIC,, TAMARIND, CONCENTRATE), CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, VINEGAR, KOSHER, SALT, DRIED, GARLIC, DRIED, ONION, CITRIC, ACID, CHILI, POWDER, (CHILI, PEPPER,, CUMIN,, SALT,, GARLIC,, OREGANO), ALLSPICE, BLACK, PEPPER..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The sauce includes multiple added sugars, acidulants (citric acid), concentrated ingredients and dried seasonings in a ready-to-use, shelf-stable formulation, which reflects industrial processing and meets criteria for NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Original Texas BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ
Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks! This BBQ sauce has no added preservatives, artificial sweeteners, or high fructose corn syrup, which is a win in my book. With 35 calories per two-tablespoon serving, it can fit into a balanced diet, but if you're watching your sugar intake, keep in mind it does contain 8 grams of sugar.