J. Lee's Gourmet BBQ Sauce
Label Serving
59 ml
Barcode
856394005103
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
8.0/10
Health Score
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (59 ml) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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15 / 16 researched · AI analyzing 1 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, MOLASSES, BLACK PEPPER, DEXTROSE, CAYENNE PEPPERS, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, LEMON PEPPER, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID, ONION JUICE, AND CARAMEL COLOR.
Vinegar
E260
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Molasses
sweetener, flavor enhancer, humectant, and coloring agent in baked goods, sauces, and confections.
Black Pepper
Flavour and aroma enhancer
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Cayenne Pepper
Flavour, spice, and natural colorant
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Lemon Pepper
flavour
Natural Flavor
flavour
Malic Acid
E296
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator
Onion Juice
flavour and natural preservative
And Caramel Color
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Vinegar E260 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator | Vinegar is generally recognized as safe for human consumption when used as a standard food ingredient and condiment. |
2 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
3 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
4 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
5 Molasses | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener, flavor enhancer, humectant, and coloring agent in baked goods, sauces, and confections. | Molasses provides trace minerals alongside a high concentration of simple sugars, requiring mindful intake within overall carbohydrate consumption patterns. |
6 Black Pepper | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancer | Generally recognized as safe for standard culinary consumption with well-tolerated physiological effects. |
7 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
8 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
9 Cayenne Pepper | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour, spice, and natural colorant | Cayenne pepper is a widely consumed natural spice generally recognized as safe for the general population when consumed in typical culinary quantities. |
10 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
11 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
12 Lemon Pepper | ✓Low Concern | flavour | Lemon pepper is generally recognized as safe for consumption, with primary nutritional considerations relating to its sodium content. |
13 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
14 Malic Acid E296 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator | Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound widely recognized as safe for consumption in standard food and beverage applications. |
15 Onion Juice | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour and natural preservative | Onion juice is a naturally derived culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption, with mild gastrointestinal considerations for sensitive populations. |
16 And Caramel Color | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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