Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce is a generic compound condiment whose health profile depends on the specific recipe. Most commercial versions are high in added sugars and sodium; the AHA recommends limiting added sugars to no more than 6% of daily calories due to associations with cardiovascular disease risk.
What it is
Tomato-based condiment typically combining tomato paste, vinegar, sweeteners, salt, smoke flavor, and spices.
Sauce, marinade, glaze for grilled and roasted meats.
What regulators actually say
"The American Heart Association recommends a prudent upper limit of intake of no more than 100 calories per day for most American women and no more than 150 calories per day for most American men from added sugars."
"High intakes of dietary sugars in the setting of a worldwide pandemic of obesity and cardiovascular disease have heightened concerns about the adverse effects of excessive consumption of sugars."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite food product; ingredients individually regulated under 21 CFR.
European Union — EFSA
Composite food; ingredients individually regulated under EU food law.
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