Before you buy BBQ sauce from the store, recognize that some pre-made products contain less-than-ideal ingredients.
While BBQ sauce can enhance the flavor of meals, it often contains high amounts of sugar.
“Some BBQ sauces have over 4 teaspoons of sugar in a 2-tablespoon serving.
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Since many people use more than 2 tablespoons, the sugar adds up quickly.”
Knowing what to look for in each sauce is essential for avoiding unhealthy options.
We spoke to dietitians who advised us on the healthiest BBQ sauces to buy and which ones to avoid.
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“It’s also paleo-friendly and gluten-free.”
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“Stubb’soffers a flavorful BBQ sauce that is free from artificial flavors and sweeteners,” Sabat tells us.
She adds that “The ‘No Sugar Added’ varieties use apple puree for some sweetness.”
It may not have to rely on a long list of ingredients.
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However, what Fody Original Barbeque Sauce does contain offers you a full flavor that you’ll surely adore.
“It also contains hidden veggies and uses dates as a natural sweetener.”
It’s made with simple ingredients and is suitable for various dietary preferences.
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She adds that this is “likely because the ingredient list contains five different forms of sugar!”
Those include “high-fructose corn syrup, pineapple juice, molasses, sugar, and tamarind.”
Sabat also notes that “this popular sauce contains artificial flavors and preservatives.”
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That’s not to mention that it’s “relatively high in sodium.”
“This sauce also contains artificial coloring from caramel.”
“It’s also relatively high in sodium.”
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“Plus, it contains the additive sodium benzoate as a preservative.”
“It’s also relatively high in sodium.”
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