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Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Contains high fructose corn syrup

Blackberry jam adds fruit to this BBQ sauce. It contains high fructose corn syrup and multiple added sweeteners.

Seed-oil freeNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredientsDairy-freeContains fishContains corn
$8.00 lowest price at The Loveless Cafe
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
50caloriesPer serving · 2 Tbs (35g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
8g▼
Sodium
190mg
Saturated fat
0g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Ketchup (Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring), Molasses, Honey, Loveless Blackberry Jam (Blackberries, Sugar), Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Onion, Garlic, Worcestershire Sauce (Water, Salt, Vinegar, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Garlic Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Capsicum), Green Bell Pepper, Prepared Yellow Mustard (Water, Distilled Vinegar, No. 1 Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Oleoresin Paprika, Spices)
37 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%43
Ingredients · counts 25%30
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 10%40
Transparency · counts 15%40
Why it scores 37
Nutrition 43 · 8 g added sugar per 2 Tbs; otherwise typical for ready meals and sauces
Ingredients 30 · Molasses, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Honey, 3rd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Artificial flavours (additive, −10); 5 more
Processing 30 · Corn syrups, flavorings, caramel color and preservatives make this a highly formulated sauce
Sourcing 40 · Made in the USA, but ingredient origins and growing practices aren't stated
Transparency 40 · Detailed subingredients, but the list cuts off after mustard
High fructose corn syrup
8 g added sugar
Artificial flavors and preservatives
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−40 for molasses, honey
Varies by additive−30 for artificial flavours, caramel colour, sorbates and 3 more
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Ingredients
Ketchup (Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring) Molasses Honey Loveless Blackberry Jam (Blackberries, Sugar) Apple Cider Vinegar Brown Sugar Onion Garlic Worcestershire Sauce (Water, Salt, Vinegar, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Garlic Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Capsicum) Green Bell Pepper Prepared Yellow Mustard (Water, Distilled Vinegar, No. 1 Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Oleoresin Paprika, Spices)
11 ingredients 3 to watch2 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives11 additives · 2 moderate risk
Artificial flavoursFlavouringModerate risk
Undisclosed synthetic compounds; the FDA delisted seven synthetic flavours in 2018 after cancer findings in animals.
High-fructose corn syrupAdded sugarModerate risk
Added sugar that is cheap to add in large amounts; high intake is linked to fatty liver and weight gain.
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Propylene glycol (E1520)CarrierLimited risk
Solvent for flavourings; considered safe in small amounts, with an acceptable daily intake set by EFSA.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Yeast extract or hydrolysed proteinFlavour enhancerLimited risk
Contains free glutamate, the flavour-enhancing part of MSG, without being labelled as MSG.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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