Ingredient

Adobo Sauce

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Manufacturers use adobo sauce to add a complex, tangy, and savory flavor to a …

What it is

Adobo sauce is a savory, often spicy, sauce originating from Latin American and Filipino cuisines. It is typically made with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and various spices like oregano, cumin, and chili peppers.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use adobo sauce to add a complex, tangy, and savory flavor to a wide range of foods. It is commonly found in marinades, seasonings, sauces, and as a flavoring agent in meat and vegetable dishes.

Health notes

Adobo sauce itself is not a regulated food additive; its components are common food ingredients. The FDA considers ingredients like vinegar, soy sauce, and spices to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. Health effects are generally related to the sodium content from soy sauce and any added sugars or fats. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many individual components of adobo sauce.

Allergen info

Adobo sauce may contain soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless wheat-based soy sauce is used.

Products containing Adobo Sauce

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The Prairie Gypsies, Inc. Chipotle Lime Mustard Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 300kcal 0Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Carnitas Cooking Sauce, Carnitas The Kroger Co. Carnitas Cooking Sauce, Carnitas Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 76kcal 0.8Protein 3.4Fat 10.2Carbs Creamy Chipotle Sauce, Creamy Chipotle Target Stores Creamy Chipotle Sauce, Creamy Chipotle Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 267kcal 0Protein 26.7Fat 6.7Carbs DeltaShield, LLC. Pollo Adobo Tacos Other Deli High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 164kcal 14.8Protein 4.4Fat 14.2Carbs Kayem Foods, Inc. Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage With Fire Roasted Green Peppers And Cilantro, Spicy Chipotle With Fire Roasted Green Peppers And Cilantro Cooked & Prepared High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 154kcal 16.7Protein 7.7Fat 1.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Chili Lime Chipotle Peppers, Lime Juice Concentrate & Herbs Marinade, Chili Lime Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 100kcal 0Protein 6.7Fat 13.3Carbs Mexican Pasta Salad, Mexican Cyber Right Computing Mexican Pasta Salad, Mexican Deli Salads High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 188kcal 3.5Protein 11.2Fat 18.2Carbs Zaika Flavours Of India Inc. Chipotle Beef Quesadilla, Chipotle Beef Other Deli High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 229kcal 12.9Protein 10.7Fat 21.4Carbs Zaika Flavours Of India Inc. Chipotle Beef Burrito, Chipotle Beef Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 179kcal 8.6Protein 5.7Fat 24.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Carne Asada Marinade, Carne Asada Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 100kcal 0Protein 6.7Fat 6.7Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Taco Sauce, Mild Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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