Hawaiian flavor with zesty pineapple and plenty of aloha; glossy and smooth with strong corn syrup and molasses notes.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TOMATO PASTE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, MUSTARD FLOUR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, TAMARIND, CELERY SEED.
Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
Nutrition
| Per serving | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (32 GRM) | 100 g |
| Calories | 60 | 188 |
| Sodium (mg) | 250 | 781 |
| Total carbs (g) | 16 | 50 |
| Total sugars (g) | 15 | 46.9 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Opinions on Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce are mixed, with the sauce frequently described as overly sweet and fruity due to heavy pineapple influence that overwhelms its balance. A detailed blog review found it glossy and smooth with strong corn syrup and molasses notes but ultimately one-dimensional and candy-like when cooked. Retail customer comments were more positive, praising its sweetness and performance on chicken, while forum users expressed skepticism about its added sugar level. Suggestions included modifying it with soy sauce or ginger to improve depth.
Pros
- noticeably sweet and fruity with pineapple flavor
- works well on chicken after adjustments like added vinegar
- medium-thick consistency that caramelizes during cooking
Cons
- overly sweet with high corn syrup dominating the taste
- lacks depth and balance compared to other SBR varieties
- some tasters found it tasted spoiled or simply awful
“it pushed the sweetness factor through the roof and took away some of the depth and contrasts that make barbecue sauce unique”
meatwave.com →“This glossy, smooth sauce has a dark maroon hue... Its consistancy is medium-thick”
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Sourced from 1 blog, 1 forum, 1 retailer, 1 editorial. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals. How we score web opinions →
