Jack Daniel's

BBQ Sauce

Barcode 0810020931822

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Yes — BBQ Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), modified corn starch (a modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), smoke flavor and apple flavor (industrial flavorings), thickener pectin (a gelling agent), pineapple juice concentrate (concentrated ingredient) and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). Presence of any such additives makes the product UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

tamarind concentrate

A concentrated paste derived from tamarind fruit, used as a souring agent and flavor enhancer in sauces, curries, and chutneys.
OK

invert sugar strup molasses
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

mustard (water, mustard seed, vinegar, salt, sugar, spices)
OK

modified corn oml starch
OK

smoke flavor
OK

pineapple juice concentrate
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

jack daniel's kj/ tennessee whiskey (0,3%)
OK

dried garlic kcal thickener (pectin)
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

apple flavor
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

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Common questions about BBQ Sauce

Is BBQ Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — BBQ Sauce by Jack Daniel's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including: invert sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), modified corn starch (a modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), smoke flavor and apple flavor (industrial flavorings), thickener pectin (a gelling agent), pineapple juice concentrate (concentrated ingredient) and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). Presence of any such additives makes the product UPF according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in BBQ Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in BBQ Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.