Sugar-Free BBQ Sauces

Rufus Teague Launched Sweet & Smoky Sugar-Free Sauces for the Barbecue

Those who are looking to limit their intake of sugar and those faced with sugar-related dietary restrictions will now be able to enjoy two new sugar-free sauces for the barbecue from Rufus Teague. The Slim N’ Sweet and Smoke ‘N Chipotle sauces are the first-ever sugar-free options in the brand’s line of barbecue sauces.

Knowing that consumers are looking for products with better-for-you ingredients in general, Rufus Teague took it upon itself to create its sugar-free barbecue sauces with stevia. As such, the sauces come in at just 15 calories and three grams of carbs per serving.

While Slim ’N Sweet is rich, tangy, smoky and sweet, and touted as “chicken’s best friend,” Smoke N’ Chipotle is a smoky and sweet sauce that’s packed with heat and perfect for pairing with pork.

Sugar-free Products
The increasing demand for sugar-free products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop healthier options for consumers.
Low-calorie Sauces
The trend towards low-calorie sauces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop sauces that are both healthy and flavorful.
Natural Sweeteners
The growing trend towards natural sweeteners presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop products that cater to consumers' desire for healthier options.

Sectors Adopting This

Food and Beverage
The food and beverage industry can benefit from developing healthier alternatives to traditional sugary products.
Health and Wellness
The health and wellness industry can benefit from developing products that meet consumers' demand for healthier alternatives to traditional products.
Retail
The retail industry can benefit from offering a variety of low-calorie and sugar-free products to meet consumers' dietary needs and preferences.
SCORE
2.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 45%
Activity 15%
Freshness 8%

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