I am not a huge fan of sauces but when I do have them I’ve got to admit I tend to forget to count them and try to guesstimate how much I had! To really be in control of your weight loss, measuring those sneaky syns will be greatly beneficial to your success. Below are just some average syn values, be aware that different brands may have different syn values, it is always best to check the Slimming World website or app for yourself. Let me know what your favourite sauces are below.
Extra light mayo – 1 Syn per level tbsp
Reduced cal salad cream – 1 Syn per level tbsp
Ketchup – 1 Syn per level tbsp
Brown sauce – 1 Syn per level tbsp
Salt ‘n’ vinegar – Free
Tartare sauce – 2.5 Syns per level tbsp
Mustard (made with powder) – Free
Mustard (from jar) – 1½ Syns per level tbsp
Horseradish sauce – 1 Syn per level tbsp.
I have recently come across some Crucial Sauces which are sooo tasty! I get them in my local Farm Foods but I believe you can also buy them in B&M bargains. I haven’t tried the whole range yet, only the BBQ sauce and the Mint sauce.
Here are the syns for some of their sauces:
BBQ Sauce – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
Hot Salsa – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
Mint Sauce – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
Brown Sauce – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
Burger Relish – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
American Mustard – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
Chilli & Garlic Sauce – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
Curry Sauce – 0.5 syn per level tbsp
Garlic Mayo – 3.5 syns per level tbsp