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Lloyd's BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Meat
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Lloyd's BBQ Baby Back Ribs

LLOYD'S
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
330
Calories
23g
Protein
15g
Sugars
790mg
Sodium
93
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lloyd's BBQ Baby Back Ribs arrive as a ready-to-eat, refrigerator-case staple aimed at busy shoppers who still want that backyard BBQ vibe without the time commitment. You'd typically find this 24 oz tray in the chilled prepared meats or heat-and-eat section near rotisserie chickens, pre-marinated pork, packaged pulled pork, and bottled barbecue sauces. It fits into occasions like spontaneous weekend cookouts, game-day spreads, or quick family dinners when someone volunteers to bring the main course. The brand leans on classic American barbecue identity — smoky, saucy, and familiar — positioning itself for value-conscious families and adults seeking convenience and comfort rather than gourmet differentiation. Packaging emphasizes smoky and seasoned cues and may use claims like natural smoke flavoring and simple ingredient highlights, creating a mild health halo despite containing processed sweeteners and preservatives; there are no organic or clean-label certifications. In plain language, this is a highly processed, pre-cooked meat product blended with industrial sauces and stabilizers to preserve texture and shelf life. Expect tender, fall-off-the-bone meat that’s moist from a sticky, sweet-tangy tomato-based glaze; texture is soft with a saucy exterior and a slight chew typical of reheated ribs. The tray format and printed cardboard sleeve make it easy to heat in an oven or microwave, and the ritual often involves reheating, plating with sides like coleslaw or baked beans, and serving family-style. The sensory promise is smoky-sweet comfort delivered in minutes, trading craft smoking for speed and consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3
Calories330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g26%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol110mg37%
Sodium790mg34%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein23g
* 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

NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVORING, ADDEDIngredients:, Cooked, Pork, Babyback, Ribs,, Tomato, Puree, (Water,, Tomato, Paste),, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Vinegar,, Molasses,, Seasoning, Rub, (Sugar,, Spices,, Salt,, Paprika,, Dextrose,, Garlic, Powder,, Cocoa, Powder, Processed, with, Alkali,, Tamarind, Extract, [Contains, Corn, Syrup,, Prune, Juice, Concentrate,, Extract, of, Tamarind,, Water,, Tartaric, Acid,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Molasses],, Natural, Flavoring,, Tocopherols,, Sunflower, Oil),, Seasoning, Blend, (Modified, Cornstarch,, Salt,, Chili, Pepper,, Onion, Powder,, Paprika,, Garlic, Powder,, Sodium, Benzoate, [Preservative],, Spice,, Erythorbic, Acid,, Natural, Smoke, Flavoring),, Salt,, Sugar,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Natural, Smoke, Flavoring,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Flavoring..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultra-processed ready-to-eat meat product containing industrial ingredients and additives such as high fructose corn syrup, modified cornstarch, sodium benzoate, sodium phosphate, and multiple flavorings/preservatives, which fits the NOVA group 4 definition.

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Common Questions about Lloyd's BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These ribs pack a solid punch of protein, which is great for muscle repair and satiety. However, they do have added sugars and sodium, so if you're watching those, it might be a good idea to enjoy them in moderation or pair them with a fresh salad!

Perfect For

weekend-cookout
game-day-prep
movie-night

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