Ingredient

Honey Bbq Sauce

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add honey BBQ sauce to food products primarily for flavor and moisture. It …

What it is

Honey BBQ sauce is a popular condiment known for its sweet and tangy flavor profile. It is typically made from a blend of tomato paste, vinegar, honey, various spices, and other seasonings. The ingredients are usually cooked together to create a thick, pourable sauce.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add honey BBQ sauce to food products primarily for flavor and moisture. It is commonly used as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce for grilled or roasted meats, poultry, and vegetables. It also appears in prepared meals like frozen dinners, appetizers, and pizzas.

Health notes

As a prepared food product, honey BBQ sauce is not evaluated by regulatory bodies like JECFA or EFSA as a single food additive. Its nutritional impact depends on its specific ingredients and serving size. Many honey BBQ sauces can be sources of added sugars and sodium. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.

Allergen info

Honey BBQ sauce is a composite food, and its allergen content depends entirely on the specific ingredients used by the manufacturer. It may contain major allergens such as soy or wheat, depending on the formulation. Consumers should always check the ingredient list for specific allergen information.

Products containing Honey Bbq Sauce

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McCain Foods, Inc. Boneless Chicken Bites, Honey BBQ Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 214kcal 13.1Protein 4.8Fat 28.6Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Bob's BBQ Smoked Meatloaf Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Bob's BBQ Smoked Meatloaf Other Deli High in sodium — 85% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 44% DV per serving 178kcal 7.1Protein 8.1Fat 19.4Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. BBQ Sauce With Meat Chicken Pizza Other Deli High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 241kcal 13.3Protein 8.7Fat 27.2Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Pizza, BBQ Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 227kcal 12.4Protein 8.2Fat 26.8Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Bob's BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Bob's BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 72% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 165kcal 9.5Protein 7.6Fat 14.6Carbs Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken Bites, Honey BBQ Kraft Heinz Foods Company Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken Bites, Honey BBQ Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 214kcal 13.1Protein 4.8Fat 28.6Carbs Digiorno Hand-Tossed Style Crust Pizza & Boneless Wyngz Honey BBQ, 33.4 Oz Pizza 262kcal 10.6Protein 12.8Fat 26.9Carbs Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken Bites, Honey BBQ Kraft Heinz Foods Company Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken Bites, Honey BBQ Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 179kcal 11.9Protein 4.8Fat 21.4Carbs Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Honey; BBQ Kraft Heinz Foods Company Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Honey; BBQ Frozen Dinners & Entrees 202kcal 11.9Protein 13.1Fat 9.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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