Vinegar BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find this bottle in the condiments/BBQ aisle or at a backyard cookout — a tangy, vinegar-forward sauce built for ribs, pulled pork, and quick weeknight glazing. The vibe is nostalgic and comforting, channeling Texas-style barbecue simplicity while being convenient and shelf-stable. The ingredient list (tomato concentrates, multiple prepared sauces, added sugars and citric acid) points to a highly formulated product with industrial processing and stabilizers typical of ultra-processed condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
TOMATO, PUREE, (FILTERED, WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE), DISTILLED, VINEGAR, SUGAR, KOSHER, SALT, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SWEET, PAPRIKA, WORCESTERSHIRE, (WHITE, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, MOLASSES,, WATER,, SALT,, SPICE, [GINGER,, RED, PEPPER,, MUSTARD,, CORIANDER,, CLOVES,, BLACK, PEPPER],, CANE, SUGAR,, GARLIC,, TAMARIND, CONCENTRATE), HOT, SAUCE, (DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, RED, PEPPER,, SALT), HOT, SAUCE, (AGED, RED, CAYENNE, PEPPER,, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, SALT), DRIED, GARLIC, CITRIC, ACID, BLACK, PEPPER, DRIED, ONION..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The sauce combines concentrated tomato ingredients, multiple industrially produced condiments (Worcestershire, hot sauces), added sugars and additives like citric acid, indicating a formulated, shelf-stable product. Those features are characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Vinegar BBQ Sauce, 18 OZ
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This sauce is low in calories (just 20 per two tablespoons) and has no fat or cholesterol, making it a decent option in moderation. It's more about how it fits into your overall diet — if you're enjoying it on grilled veggies or a lean protein, it can be part of a balanced meal!