
Barbecue Sauce
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- USA
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- Sucralose Chlorinated Artificial Sweetener / Gut Microbiome DisruptionAvoid
- Modified Corn Starch Chemically modified starch; marks highly processed food.Use Caution
- Potassium Sorbate Mild Food Preservative / DNA Irritation at High DoseUse Caution
- Sodium Benzoate Synthetic Preservative / Benzene Risk with Vitamin CUse Caution
- Natural Flavors (Undisclosed) Proprietary Mixture LoopholeUse Caution
- Caramel Color Some classes (III/IV) can contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen; the class is rarely disclosed.Use Caution
- Food Gums (Xanthan, Guar, Gellan) Generally safe; some people find gums irritate digestion. Limit, not avoid.Use Caution
- Citric Acid (Manufactured / Mold-Derived) Fermentation Byproduct / Mold & Inflammatory ResponseUse Caution
- Flavor (Unspecified) Undisclosed blend — same practical allowance as natural flavours.Use Caution
- Vinegar Fermented acetic acid; traditional preservative.Clean
- Gentle Surfactants & Humectants Mild, well-studied formulation basics (sodium hydroxide is fully reacted in soap-making).Clean
- Garlic Powder Dried garlic.Clean
- Onion Powder Dried onion.Clean
- Spices Ground spices and herbs.Clean
- Water Plain water — no concern.Clean
- Salt Everyday seasoning; no toxic-burden concern at normal use (sodium intake is a nutrition question, not a toxin).Clean
Ingredients
Ingredients
water, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, allulose, salt, contains less than 2% of modified corn starch, apple cider vinegar, natural smoke flavor, garlic,** caramel color, natural flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservativés), spice, xanthan gum, mustard flour, paprika, onion.** sucralose. citric acid, sodium citrate. **dried.
As listed by the data source. Always check the package in your hand — formulations change.
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