Hot Barbecue Sauce — BULLSHIT
Munch or Dump rates Hot Barbecue Sauce by George's Sauces BULLSHIT — score 0/90.
Sold as 'All-Natural' but loaded with high fructose corn syrup and three separate sweeteners. The label says wholesome; the ingredients say candy with a tang.
Why this verdict
- Marketed 'All-Natural' while containing high fructose corn syrup
- Three separate added sweeteners: sugar, HFCS, and corn syrup
- Sweeteners outrank most real ingredients on the list
- HFCS is a refined industrial syrup, the opposite of 'natural'
Ingredients (10)
- vinegar (safe) — Mild preservative and flavor enhancer.
- Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
- TOMATO CONCENTRATE (safe) — The real tomato base, made from red ripe tomatoes.
- Tomato paste (safe) — Concentrated tomato — a real-food component of the sauce.
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- apples (safe) — Real fruit and the primary ingredient; genuine nutritional value.
- Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
- High Fructose Corn Syrup (caution) — The dominant sweetener and second ingredient; drives the sugar load.
- Corn Syrup (caution) — Added sugar baked into the crust.
- Red Pepper and Spices (safe) — The heat and flavor; harmless seasonings.