Ingredient

Barbeque Sauce: Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance flavor in a wide range …

What it is

Sugar is a common term for sucrose, a sweet-tasting carbohydrate found naturally in many plants. It is primarily extracted and refined from sugarcane or sugar beets. The refining process involves crushing, extracting juice, purifying, and crystallizing the sucrose.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance flavor in a wide range of foods and beverages, including barbeque sauces, baked goods, and candies. It also acts as a preservative in jams and jellies, contributes to texture and browning in baked goods, and can balance other flavors like acidity.

Health notes

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal, due to concerns about excessive intake contributing to health issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugar as a food ingredient but does not set an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) as it is a macronutrient.

Allergen info

Sugar is not a major allergen and is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

Products containing Barbeque Sauce: Sugar

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Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Boneless Pork Ribs Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 211kcal 15.5Protein 11.2Fat 13.0Carbs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Thinly Sliced Roasted Pork With Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce, BBQ Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 193kcal 11.4Protein 7.9Fat 19.3Carbs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Chicken, Seasoned Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 157kcal 15Protein 2.1Fat 19.3Carbs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned, Cooked & Precut St Louis Style Pork Ribs, Seasoned Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 236kcal 15Protein 11.4Fat 18.6Carbs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Thinly Sliced Beef Brisket Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving 221kcal 10Protein 12.1Fat 19.3Carbs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Thinly Sliced Beef Brisket Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving 221kcal 10Protein 12.1Fat 19.3Carbs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Original Thinly Sliced Beef Brisket With Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce, Original Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving 221kcal 10Protein 12.1Fat 19.3Carbs SCHWAN'S FOOD SERVICE INC Sfs Big Daddy's Primo Rc Wg BBQ Chic 3-3Pk Net Wt 24.92Lbs Cn Savoury Bakery Products High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 248kcal 12.7Protein 10.2Fat 26.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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