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Touch O' Heat Bbq Sauce, 15.25 OZ
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Touch O' Heat Bbq Sauce, 15.25 OZ

RUFUS TEAGUE'S
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
0g
Protein
15g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the condiment aisle or on the picnic table at a backyard cookout, grabbed for burgers, ribs, or dipping fries. It gives a sweet-smoky, nostalgic BBQ vibe — indulgent and crowd-pleasing. The smooth, shelf-stable texture and ingredients like concentrated tomato, multiple added sugars, 'natural flavor' and 'smoke flavor' point to industrial formulation and processing typical of ultra-processed condiments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 13
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars15g
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, (TOMATO, PASTE,, WATER), SUGAR, BROWN, SUGAR, WATER, MOLASSES, DISTILLED, VINEGAR, SALT, RAISIN, PASTE, ORANGE, JUICE, (FROM, CONCENTRATE), TAMED, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, SUGAR), DRIED, ONION, CHIPOTLE, PEPPER, NATURAL, FLAVOR, SMOKE, FLAVOR, SPICES, (INCLUDING, MUSTARD, FLOUR), GARLIC, POWDER, CELERY, SEED..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrially processed ingredients (concentrated tomato puree, added sugars, flavorings labeled as 'natural flavor' and 'smoke flavor') and is a shelf-stable, formulated condiment — consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Touch O' Heat Bbq Sauce, 15.25 OZ

The term 'healthy' can be a bit tricky, right? While this sauce brings a punch of flavor to your meals, it does contain 15 grams of total sugars per two-tablespoon serving, which is on the higher side. If you're looking for a sauce to jazz up your grilled veggies or meats without guilt, it could fit into a balanced diet, especially if enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$6.49
per package