Open Pit
Barbecue Sauce
Ingredient score
5 ingredients worth a closer look
Worth a closer look
Smoke flavoringModerate concern
The EU withdrew approval for smoke flavorings because DNA-damage concerns couldn't be ruled out.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow)Moderate concern
Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Red 40 (Allura Red)Moderate concern
Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Titanium dioxideModerate concern
The EU stopped allowing it in food in 2022 because a DNA-damage concern couldn't be ruled out.
Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.
Caramel colorLimited concern
Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.
Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.
Try instead
- Classic Mayo 10 No Smoke flavoring, Yellow 6, Red 40, Titanium dioxide, or Caramel color detected on its label
- MAYO Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado Oil 10 No Smoke flavoring, Yellow 6, Red 40, Titanium dioxide, or Caramel color detected on its label
- Chosen classic Mayo 10 No Smoke flavoring, Yellow 6, Red 40, Titanium dioxide, or Caramel color detected on its label
Ingredients
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Open Food Facts record · updated Jul 20, 2026 · US · 18oz
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