Tabasco Original Red Pepper Hot Sauce — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Tabasco Original Red Pepper Hot Sauce by Avery Island LA MUNCH — score 88/90.

Three real ingredients: aged red peppers, vinegar, salt. No additives, no sugar, basically zero calories per serving. About as clean as a condiment gets.

Why this verdict

• Only 3 ingredients, all whole/recognizable
• No added sugar, oils, or artificial additives
• Naturally preserved by vinegar, no chemical preservatives
• Capsaicin from red peppers, essentially zero calories per serving

Ingredients (3)

• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Acid for tang and preservation.
• Red Pepper (19%) (safe) — Aged tabasco peppers, the real flavor and heat source; capsaicin is linked to metabolism and anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.