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Condiments · 0091037718020

Bbq sauce

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Mustard
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

3 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. Sulphur dioxideModerate concernSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  3. CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Tomato concentrate51.7%No flag
  • Water26.4%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate12.6%No flag
  • Citric acid · E33012.6%No flag
  • Brown sugar17.1%No flag›
  • Vinegar15.6%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup7.8%No flag›
  • Corn syrup3.9%No flag›
  • Water1.9%No flag›
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Molasses0.5%No flag›
  • Mustard seed0.5%No flag›
  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Cider vinegar0.1%No flag›
  • Chocolate blend<0.1%No flag
  • Cocoa processed with alkali<0.1%No flag
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Carrageenan · E407Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • VitaminsNo flag›
  • MineralsNo flag
  • Calcium carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Zinc oxideNo flag›
  • Pyridoxine hydrochlorideNo flag›
  • Copper gluconateNo flag›
  • Manganese sulfateNo flag›
  • BiotinNo flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • MustardNo flag
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Liquid smokeNo flag
  • Cayenne pepperNo flag›
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Worcestershire seasoningNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Glutamic acid · E620No flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • Natural 2% soybean oil and silicon dioxide added for processingNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Oleoresin capscumNo flag
  • Sulfur dioxide · E220Moderate

    Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.

  • Less than 0.1% sodium benzoateNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

Show original label text

Tomato concentrate (water, tomato paste, citric acid), brown sugar, vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, salt, molasses, mustard seed, dehydrated onion powder, cider vinegar, chocolate blend (cocoa processed with alkali, soy lecithin, carrageenan, salt, artificial flavors, spice, vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, ascorbic acid, zinc oxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, copper gluconate, manganese sulfate, biotin), spices, dehydrated garlic powder, ground mustard, paprika, liquid smoke, cayenne pepper, black pepper, natural flavor, onion, worcestershire seasoning (dextrose, sugar, caramel color, salt, dehydrated garlic, spices, hydrolyzed soy protein, chili pepper, xanthan gum, citric acid, maltodextrin, dehydrated onion, glutamic acid, yeast extract, torula yeast, malic acid, natural 2% soybean oil and silicon dioxide added for processing), caramel color, citric acid, dextrose, oleoresin capscum, sulfur dioxide, less than 0.1% sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Mustard, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Sulphur dioxideSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

3 moderate · 6 low · 7 not assessed

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