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Honey Pecan, 12 OZ
pantry-essentials/sauces
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Honey Pecan, 12 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
35
Calories
0g
Protein
7g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this jar in the condiments or barbecue aisle and pull it out for backyard cookouts, potlucks, or as a sweet-savory glaze for wings and ribs. It gives a nostalgic, indulgent Southern-BBQ vibe — sweet honey and pecans with tangy tomato and mustard — and the ingredient list (xanthan gum, prepared mustard and Worcestershire, natural flavorings, multiple syrups) signals an industrially formulated, shelf-stable sauce with a smooth, clingy texture and multiple processing steps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 14
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Total Sugars7g
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, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE), BROWN, SUGAR, PREPARED, MUSTARD, (DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, WATER,, MUSTARD, SEED,, SALT,, TUMERIC,, PAPRIKA), PEACHES, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, ONIONS, MOLASSES, HONEY, WORCESTERSHIRE, SAUCE, (DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, MOLASSES,, SUGAR,, WATER,, SALT,, ONIONS,, ANCHOVIES,, GARLIC,, CLOVES,, TAMARIND, EXTRACT,, NATURAL, FLAVORINGS,, CHILI, PEPPER, EXTRACT), LEMON, JUICE, SALT, SPICES, PECANS, BLACK, PEPPER, DEHYDRATED, ORANGE, PEEL, CELERY, SALT, NATURAL, HICKORY, SMOKE, XANTHAN, GUM..

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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan gum, natural flavorings), prepared condiments and multiple sweeteners, indicating extensive industrial processing and formulation typical of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Honey Pecan, 12 OZ

The Honey Pecan is a flavorful option that can definitely fit into a balanced diet. It’s low in calories and contains no artificial preservatives or sweeteners, which is a plus. However, like any sauce, it’s best used in moderation alongside whole foods for a well-rounded meal.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
$5.49
per package