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Original Texas BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ
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Original Texas BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ

Franklin Barbecue
Available at Whole Foods
35
Calories
0g
Protein
8g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bottle in the condiments aisle or brought out at backyard barbecues and game-day gatherings — a smoky, Texas-style sauce that feels indulgent and a bit nostalgic. Its smooth, shelf-stable texture and ingredients like added sugars, citric acid, and processed components (Worcestershire, concentrates) indicate industrial formulation and convenience typical of ultra-processed condiments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 17
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Total Sugars8g
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

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

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, acidity regulator (citric acid), concentrated/processed components (Worcestershire, tamarind concentrate) and is a shelf-stable industrially formulated condiment, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$6.99
per package