30

Nutrition Score

Poor

BBQ Sauce Classic

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

83

Hazard Score

Healthy

33

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

TomatoPaste · No known concerns

Concentrated tomato used as a base in sauces.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Vinegar · No known concerns

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

High Fructose Corn Syrup

HFCS · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO

Refined sweetener. FDA states it is not more dangerous than other sugars; broad scientific consensus finds no meaningful metabolic difference from sucrose. Still a high-glycaemic added sugar linked to obesity/metabolic risk in excess.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Spices · No known concerns

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

E331 · No known concerns

Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.

E954 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

One of the oldest artificial sweeteners. Avoided historically due to disputed animal testing results.

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