Is Trader Joe's Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce Pescatarian?

This product may or may not be pescatarian as it lists 1 ingredient that could derive from red meat or poultry depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Description

Bright, tang-forward barbecue sauce offers a sweet-savory profile with mild smokiness and smooth, pourable texture that clings to proteins. Commonly used as a glaze, marinade, dipping sauce, or finishing drizzle for grilled meats, pulled pork, chicken, and fries. Reviewers praise versatility; some find its regional character assertive and occasionally polarizing.

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Why it's a maybe for pescatarian

natural smoke flavor

natural smoke flavor

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer to confirm.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Cane Sugar, Yellow Mustard (Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed), Distilled Vinegar, Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato paste), sea salt, corn starch, Worcestershire sauce, (distilled vinegar, molasses, sea salt, sugar, spices, tamarind), molasses, spices, garlic, onion, natural smoke flavor, xanthan gum.

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