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Organic Carolina Gold Bbq Sauce, 8.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Carolina Gold Bbq Sauce, 8.5 OZ

PRIMAL KITCHEN
Available at Whole Foods
15
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this bottle in the condiment aisle or the organic/clean-label section, grabbed for backyard cookouts or a quick weeknight dinner. It reads like a healthier take on classic Carolina gold BBQ — tangy and nostalgic — but the smooth texture, added tapioca starch and concentrated ingredients betray a degree of industrial formulation. Those product cues (ready-to-use sauce, flavoring agents) are consistent with higher levels of processing despite organic inputs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 8
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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, ORGANIC, TOMATO, PASTE, ORGANIC, YELLOW, MUSTARD, (WATER,, ORGANIC, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, MUSTARD, SEED,, SALT,, ORGANIC, TURMERIC,, ORGANIC, PAPRIKA), ORGANIC, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, BALSAMIC, VINEGAR, (ORGANIC, WINE, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, CONCENTRATED, GRAPE, MUST), SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, CUMIN, ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, STARCH, ORGANIC, MUSTARD, FLOUR, ORGANIC, BLACK, PEPPER, ORGANIC, CHIPOTLE, CHILI, POWDER, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER, ORGANIC, ANCHO, CHILI, POWDER, ORGANIC, DRIED, GARLIC, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-use, packaged sauce containing added texture agents (tapioca starch), concentrated fruit must, and a natural smoke flavor — typical features of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products despite organic ingredients.

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Common Questions about Organic Carolina Gold Bbq Sauce, 8.5 OZ

When we talk about health, it really depends on your dietary needs and lifestyle. This sauce is low in calories and sugar, making it a tasty option for flavoring your meals without piling on the calories. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can look different for everyone!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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$6.39
per package