Bachan s The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce 11oz Bottle - Bold Fresh Umami Flavor

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Is Bachan s The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce 11oz Bottle - Bold Fresh Umami Flavor healthy?

Bachan s The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce 11oz Bottle - Bold Fresh Umami Flavor scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Japanese BBQ sauce features a relatively clean ingredient list with beneficial components like organic ginger, garlic, and tomato paste, which contribute to its nutritional value.

How processed is Bachan s The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce 11oz Bottle - Bold Fresh Umami Flavor?

Bachan s The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce 11oz Bottle - Bold Fresh Umami Flavor is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Bachan s The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce 11oz Bottle - Bold Fresh Umami Flavor's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato Paste, Organic Ginger, Green Onion count in its favor; Non-GMO Soy Sauce, Cane Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Bachan s The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce 11oz Bottle - Bold Fresh Umami Flavor

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65 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Marzetti Company
Category Condiments
Summary

This Japanese BBQ sauce features a relatively clean ingredient list with beneficial components like organic ginger, garlic, and tomato paste, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, the presence of refined cane sugar, which is high in empty calories, and the overall processing level of the product limit its health score. Despite these factors, the absence of artificial additives and the use of non-GMO soy sauce are positive aspects.

Key ingredients 7

Tomato Paste
Good

Tomato paste is rich in antioxidants and adds natural umami flavor, making it a healthy addition.

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Organic Ginger
Good

Organic ginger offers anti-inflammatory properties and enhances flavor naturally.

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Green Onion
Good

Green onion adds fresh flavor and provides vitamins and antioxidants.

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Garlic
Good

Garlic is known for its immune-boosting properties and natural flavor enhancement.

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Mirin
Neutral

Mirin provides a sweet, umami flavor but contains alcohol and sugar, making it a neutral ingredient overall.

Non-GMO Soy Sauce
Bad

Soy sauce is often high in sodium and may contain additives, which can be concerning for some consumers.

Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but also contributes to higher sugar intake, which some prefer to limit.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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