TABASCO Sriracha Sauce — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates TABASCO Sriracha Sauce by Haugen - gruppen as OKAY — score 60/90.

A mostly recognizable chili-and-garlic sauce, but sugar sits third on the list and there's an added thickener. Fine as a condiment, not a health food.

Why this verdict

• Real red jalapeno peppers are the #1 ingredient at 42.8%
• Sugar is the #3 ingredient — more sweetener than garlic
• One added thickener (xanthan gum), but no artificial colors or flavor enhancers
• High in sodium, like most hot sauces — watch the salt if you pour it on

Ingredients (8)

• Red jalapeno peppers (42.8%) (safe) — The base of the sauce — a real whole chili, source of capsaicin and some vitamin C.
• Water (safe) — Added back as a filler/texture agent; harmless but dilutes.
• Sugar (concerning) — Added sugar, third by weight, feeds yeast and adds sweetness with no nutritional benefit.
• Salt (moderate) — Added for taste and mild preservation. Fine in small amounts but adds to daily sodium.
• Garlic (8.0%) (safe) — Real garlic — flavor and a small dose of beneficial compounds.
• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Simple acidulant for tang and shelf stability.
• Xanthan Gum (safe) — Common thickener that gives the sauce its body; safe in these amounts.
• Red chili sauce (vinegar, red chilies, salt) (safe) — TABASCO's aged red-pepper mash for extra heat — simple chili, vinegar and salt.