Smokehouse Bourbon Molasses Bbq Sauce, Smokehouse Bourbon

by J.B.'S

95
Safe
Safety Score (out of 100)

Contains 1 flagged ingredient

Smokehouse Bourbon Molasses Bbq Sauce, Smokehouse Bourbon by J.B.'S receives a safety score of 95/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.

Barcode
0811111040010
Nutri-Score
d
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed
Serving Size
2 Tbsp (30 ml)

What the Data Says About

Smokehouse Bourbon Molasses Bbq Sauce, Smokehouse Bourbon by J.B.'S carries a composite safety score of 95/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.

On the NOVA processing scale, Smokehouse Bourbon Molasses Bbq Sauce, Smokehouse Bourbon is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone. The Nutri-Score grade of D reflects nutritional balance — calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content — which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Composite safety metrics for Smokehouse Bourbon Molasses Bbq Sauce, Smokehouse Bourbon
Metric Value Source
PlainFoodSafe Score 95/100 FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite
Flagged ingredients 1 CSPI/FDA review
NOVA processing group Group 4 OpenFoodFacts
Nutri-Score D OpenFoodFacts

Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.

Ingredient Safety Analysis

1
Organic Tomato Puree
2
Tomatoes
3
Citric Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, ENZYME, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Safe GRAS
4
Honey
5
Molasses
6
Apple Juice
7
Ascorbic Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DOUGH STRENGTHENER, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
GRAS
8
Vitamin C
9
Apple Cider Vinegar
10
Bourbon
11
Light Brown Sugar
12
Sugar
Sweetener
Cut Back
13
Worcestershire Sauce
14
Distilled White Vinegar
15
Water
16
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
17
Organic Onions
18
Anchovies
19
Garlic
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
20
Organic Cloves
21
Tamarind Extract
22
Flavorings
23
Chili Pepper Extract
24
Lemon Juice
25
Concentrated Orange Juice
26
Paprika
27
Chili Pepper
28
Steak Sauce
29
Tomato Paste
30
Vinegar
31
Corn Syrup
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, HUMECTANT, LEAVENING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, TEXTURIZER
Cut Back GRAS
32
Organic Raisin Paste
33
Crushed Orange Puree
34
Spice
35
Garlic
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
36
Caramel Coloring
Caution Approved (color additive, GRAS)
37
Organic Onions
38
Potassium Sorbate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT
Safe GRAS
39
To Preserve Freshness
40
Xanthan Gum
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FORMULATION AID, PROCESSING AID, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT, TEXTURIZER
Approved
41
Celery Seed
42
Dehydrated Soy Sauce
43
Wheat
44
Soybeans
45
Sodium Benzoate: Less Than 1/10 Of 1% As A Preservative
46
Cayenne Pepper
47
Orange Zest
48
Black Pepper
49
Lemon Zest

Full Ingredient List

Tomato Puree (Tomatoes, Citric Acid), Honey, Molasses, Apple Juice (Apple Juice, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)),Apple Cider Vinegar, Bourbon, Light Brown Sugar (Sugar, Molasses), Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled White Vinegar, Molasses, Sugar, Water, Salt, Onions, Anchovies, Garlic, Cloves, Tamarind Extract, Natural Flavorings, Chili Pepper Extract), Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Paprika, Chili Pepper, Steak Sauce (Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Raisin Paste, Crushed Orange Puree, Spice, Dried Garlic, Caramel Color, Dried Onions, Potassium Sorbate (To Preserve Freshness), Xanthan Gum, Celery Seed), Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Sodium Benzoate: Less Than 1/10 Of 1% As A Preservative), Cayenne Pepper, Orange Zest, Black Pepper, Lemon Zest, Cloves.

Categories

Condiments Sauces

Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.

This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.

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Data sourced from official FDA, USDA, and CDC food-safety databases. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe Editorial