Barbecue sauce and fructose

Barbecued ribs...my fructose intolerant son loves them. Problem is- bbq sauce not only contains natural fructose from the tomatoes and sometimes honey but most brands also contain high fructose corn syrup. Always read those labels!!!

I found the following from an article in the NaturalNews:

Take a look at what our survey of grocery shelves revealed:

Famous Dave's

A summer staple- yet filled with FRUCTOSE

The Rich and Sassy BBQ Sauce sold by the chain of barbecue restaurants contains: high fructose corn syrup, tomato paste, filtered water, distilled vinegar, pineapple juice concentrate, molasses, salt, honey, soybean oil, natural smoke flavor spices, hydrolyzed soy protein, onion powder, natural and artificial flavors, mustard bran, sodium benzoate (preservative), garlic powder, caramel color, turmeric (way to much fructose!!)

K.C. Masterpiece

The Original Barbeque Sauce version of this popular brand is made using: tomato puree (water, tomato paste), high fructose corn syrup, molasses, vinegar, less than 2 percent of: spices, natural hickory smoke flavor, natural flavors, modified food starch, salt, xanthan gum, dried onion, dried garlic, caramel color, turmeric, paprika extracts.

Look at the 1st ingrediant

Sweet Baby Ray's

The Original Barbecue Sauce variety of this brand lists these ingredients: high fructose corn syrup, vinegar, tomato paste, modified food starch, salt, pineapple juice concentrate, natural smoke flavor, spices, caramel, sodium benzoate as a preservative, molasses, corn syrup, garlic, sugar, tamarind, natural flavor.

Jack Daniel's

The whiskey manufacturer's Master Blend Barbecue Sauce contains: high fructose corn syrup, tomato concentrate (water, tomato paste), distilled white vinegar, molasses, salt, modified corn starch, mustard flour, natural hickory smoke flavoring, caramel color, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate (as preservatives), spices, Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey flavoring (natural & artificial flavorings), onion powder, garlic powder, xanthan gum.


SO as you can see bbq sauce is pretty much liquid fructose. It's not as though one would drink a bowl of the stuff, maybe we'll try a brand that has the least fructose once Nate has had a full days worth of food, but for now, it's safe to say bbq sauce is out- just not worth it.

As an alternative we'll try various spices and rubs. Here's to happy grilling :)

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/034240_barbeque_sauce_corn_syrup.html#ixzz202HiqaaW