Ingredient

Barbecue Sauce: Water

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Water is the primary liquid base for barbecue sauce, providing the necessary volume and …

What it is

Water is a clear, odorless, tasteless liquid essential for life. It is the main ingredient in barbecue sauce, making up a large portion of its volume and helping to create its signature consistency. It is sourced from municipal water supplies or purified water.

Why it's used

Water is the primary liquid base for barbecue sauce, providing the necessary volume and consistency. It helps to dissolve other ingredients like sugar, spices, and flavorings, creating the sauce's characteristic texture and taste. It is found in a wide variety of prepared foods where barbecue sauce is used, such as meats, beans, and pizzas.

Health notes

Water is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is essential for human health and is consumed in large quantities daily. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated water and its safety. At typical intake levels found in food, water poses no health risks.

Allergen info

Water is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.

Products containing Barbecue Sauce: Water

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HARGIS HOUSE Hargis House, Barbecue Vienna Sausages Canned Meat High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 183kcal 8.3Protein 13.3Fat 5Carbs Kingston Marketing Co BBQ Seasoned Vienna Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 173kcal 9.3Protein 13.3Fat 5.3Carbs Ja-Del, Inc. Barbecue Beans With Hickory BBQ Beef Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 138kcal 5.1Protein 2.2Fat 24.6Carbs G&C Food Distributor & Broker Inc. Pork Baby Back Ribs Original BBQ Sauce, Original Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 220kcal 13Protein 11Fat 16Carbs Barbecue Flavored Vienna Bites, Barbecue Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Barbecue Flavored Vienna Bites, Barbecue Canned Meat High in sodium — 51% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 122kcal 4.9Protein 8.3Fat 6.3Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Hargis House, BBQ Seasoned Vienna Sausages Canned Meat High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 173kcal 9.3Protein 13.3Fat 5.3Carbs Nestle USA Inc. BBQ Recipe Chicken Topped With BBQ-Seasoned Grilled White-Meat Chicken, Red Onions, Cilantro, Hickory Smoked Gouda & Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheeses Over Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce Crispy Flatbread Pizza, BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 213kcal 12.8Protein 6.4Fat 25.5Carbs BBQ Recipe Chicken Topped With BBQ-Seasoned Grilled White-Meat Chicken, Red Onions, Cilantro, Mozzarella & Hickory Smoked Gouda Cheeses Over Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce Crispy Thin Crust Pizza, BBQ Recipe Chicken Nestle USA Inc. BBQ Recipe Chicken Topped With BBQ-Seasoned Grilled White-Meat Chicken, Red Onions, Cilantro, Mozzarella & Hickory Smoked Gouda Cheeses Over Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce Crispy Thin Crust Pizza, BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 250kcal 11.9Protein 8.5Fat 31.2Carbs Nestle USA Inc. BBQ Recipe Chicken Topped With BBQ-Seasoned Grilled White-Meat Chicken, Red Onions, Cilantro, Mozzarella & Hickory Smoked Gouda Cheeses Over Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce Crispy Thin Crust Pizza, BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 209kcal 11.5Protein 7.9Fat 23.7Carbs Longhorn Barbecue, Inc. Sweet & Tender Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs With Barbecue Sauce, Sweet & Tender Bacon, Sausages & Ribs 152kcal 16.8Protein 3.4Fat 11.5Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Hargis House, Barbecue Vienna Sausages Canned Meat High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 183kcal 8.3Protein 13.3Fat 5Carbs McCormick & Company, Inc. Stubb's, Seasoned Shredded Beef Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 52% DV per serving 143kcal 10.7Protein 6.4Fat 10.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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