Ingredient

Bar-b-q Sauce

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Role in food
Manufacturers add barbecue sauce to foods primarily for flavor, moisture, and as a glaze. …

What it is

Barbecue sauce is a popular condiment and marinade known for its sweet, tangy, and often smoky flavor. It is typically made from a base of tomato paste, vinegar, sugar or sweeteners, and a blend of spices, sometimes including liquid smoke.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add barbecue sauce to foods primarily for flavor, moisture, and as a glaze. It is commonly used in frozen dinners and entrees, such as pork ribs, chicken, and other meat dishes, and also serves as a dipping sauce or marinade for grilled foods.

Health notes

Barbecue sauce is a composite food product, not a single additive, and therefore is not subject to FDA approval as an additive or direct evaluation by JECFA or EFSA. However, its individual ingredients are regulated. Many barbecue sauces can be high in added sugars and sodium. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, with a suggested limit of at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. Consuming foods high in added sugars and sodium regularly can contribute to exceeding daily recommended limits.

Allergen info

Barbecue sauce is a composite food product, and its allergen content depends on the specific recipe. Some formulations may contain common allergens such as wheat (e.g., from soy sauce or thickeners), soy, or fish (e.g., from Worcestershire sauce).

Products containing Bar-b-q Sauce

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Corky's Food Manufacturing, LP Bar-B-Q Pork Dinner Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 130kcal 7.3Protein 2.2Fat 20.9Carbs Corky's Food Manufacturing, LP Bar-B-Q Pork Rib Dinner Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 137kcal 6.6Protein 4.0Fat 21.6Carbs Corky's Food Manufacturing, LP Hickory-Smoked Bar-B-Q Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Dinner, Hickory-Smoked Bar-B-Q Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 128kcal 7.1Protein 0.5Fat 22.8Carbs Corky's Food Manufacturing, LP Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 160kcal 6.5Protein 3.8Fat 24.7Carbs Corky's Food Manufacturing, LP Bar-B-Q Shredded Beef Dinner With BBQ Sauce, Baked Beans And Cinnamon Apples, Bar-B-Q Shredded Beef Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 44% DV per serving 210kcal 10.6Protein 8.6Fat 21.5Carbs Corky's Food Manufacturing, LP Oven Roasted Chicken Wings With Sweet And Smokey Seasoning Dinner With Baked Beans And Cinnamon Apples, Oven Roasted Chicken Wings Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 160kcal 7.6Protein 5.7Fat 20.1Carbs Corky's Food Manufacturing, LP Bar-B-Q Pork Burnt Ends Dinner With BBQ Sauce, Baked Beans And Cinnamon Apples, Bar-B-Q Pork Burnt Ends Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 155kcal 8.2Protein 4.9Fat 19.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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