Honey Mustard and Hickory Maple BBQ Sauces are sugar-free and gluten-free. They are made with a healthful blend of delicious ingredients and sweetened with a natural sweetener called Xylitol. Xylitol is a 5-carbon sugar alcohol that is safe for diabetics and those concerned with their sugar-intake. Unlike sugar, Xylitol has a very low glycemic index, has fewer calories, and is safe for your teeth.