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Spicy BBQ

Contains potassium sorbate

This tangy BBQ sauce combines tamarind, date syrup, spices and other whole ingredients. It also contains xanthan gum and preservatives, and is made in a facility that processes nuts.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesGluten-free (label)Dairy-free
$16.99 lowest price at NuSauce
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
5caloriesPer serving · 1 Tbsp (15ml)
Protein
0g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
40mg▲
Saturated fat
0g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Water, Raw Tamarind, Apple Cider Vinegar, Date Syrup, Green Onion, Tomato Paste, Chili Powder, Lime, Cayenne Pepper, Sumac, Black Pepper, Monk Fruit, Himalayan Pink Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoate
76 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 35%84
Ingredients · counts 25%88
Processing · counts 15%55
Sourcing · counts 10%70
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 76
Nutrition 84 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: less sodium (40 mg); no added sugar per 1 Tbsp
Ingredients 88 · Date syrup, 4th ingredient (added sugar, −8); Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 55 · Sauce made with whole ingredients, plus xanthan gum and preservatives
Sourcing 70 · The brand says its sauces are made in small batches with whole ingredients
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list; the brand says sauces are made in small batches
Potassium sorbate and benzoate
Xanthan gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for date syrup
Varies by additive−4 for sorbates
Scored Oct 22, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Water Raw Tamarind Apple Cider Vinegar Date Syrup Green Onion Tomato Paste Chili Powder Lime Cayenne Pepper Sumac Black Pepper Monk Fruit Himalayan Pink Salt Xanthan Gum Potassium Sorbate Benzoate
16 ingredients 2 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives3 additives · 1 limited risk
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.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Monk fruit extractSweetenerNo risk
Plant-derived sweetener the FDA has not questioned; few studies, no known concerns.
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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