Jack Daniel's

Honey BBQ Sauce

Barcode 810020931860

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Honey BBQ Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, notably invert sugar syrup, modified corn starch, and dextrose, which are refined, isolated sugars or modified starches characteristic of ultra-processed foods. It also includes smoke flavour and apple flavor, which are industrial flavourings, further confirming it as an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

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

honey (9%)
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.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

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

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
UPF

smoke flavour

A natural or artificial flavoring used to impart a smoky taste in foods; commonly derived from smoke compounds or with smoke essence added.
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 tennessee whiskey (0,3%)
OK

dried garlic. 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 Honey BBQ Sauce

Is Honey BBQ Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey BBQ Sauce by Jack Daniel's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, notably invert sugar syrup, modified corn starch, and dextrose, which are refined, isolated sugars or modified starches characteristic of ultra-processed foods. It also includes smoke flavour and apple flavor, which are industrial flavourings, further confirming it as an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Honey BBQ Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Honey BBQ Sauce as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, modified corn starch, smoke flavour, 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.