Cocktail Sauce
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What it is
Cocktail sauce is a condiment typically made from ketchup or tomato paste, horseradish, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices like salt and pepper. It is a popular accompaniment to seafood, especially shrimp.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add cocktail sauce to provide a tangy, slightly spicy flavor that complements seafood dishes. It is most often found in frozen appetizers and hors d'oeuvres, and frozen or refrigerated fish and seafood products.
Health notes
Cocktail sauce ingredients are generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as intended. The primary components like tomatoes, vinegar, and horseradish are common food items. Horseradish contains compounds that may have some health benefits, but these are not typically consumed in amounts large enough to have a significant effect. JECFA has evaluated some individual components, such as acetic acid (vinegar), and set acceptable daily intakes.
Allergen info
Cocktail sauce may contain fish or shellfish if Worcestershire sauce or other seafood ingredients are used in its preparation. It is not derived from milk, egg, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. Gluten may be present if wheat-based ingredients are used in the Worcestershire sauce.
Products containing Cocktail Sauce
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Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Farm Raised Fully Cooked Small Shrimp Platter With Tangy Cocktail Sauce
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving
80kcal
8.8Protein
1.3Fat
8.0Carbs
21/25 Raw Easy Peel Shrimp
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving
83kcal
15.9Protein
0.9Fat
1.8Carbs
BEAVER STREET FISHERIES, INC.
Shrimp 1/2 Moon 20 Oz
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving
83kcal
15.9Protein
0.9Fat
1.8Carbs
Beaver Street Fisheries Inc.
Cks Halfmoon Shrimp Rings
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving
89kcal
13.4Protein
0.9Fat
3.6Carbs
Beaver Street Fisheries Inc.
Ckd Halfmoon Shrimp Rings
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving
89kcal
13.4Protein
0.9Fat
3.6Carbs
Tai Foong USA, Inc.
Wild Baja Shrimp Ring
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 56% DV per serving
97kcal
16.8Protein
0.9Fat
4.4Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Cooked Peeled & Deveined Shrimp Platter
High in sodium — 25% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving
99kcal
12.7Protein
0.3Fat
7.0Carbs
Ahold USA, Inc.
Cocktail Shrimp With Cocktail Sauce
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving
85kcal
9.2Protein
0.3Fat
11.3Carbs
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Medium Shrimp Platter With Tangy Cocktail Sauce, Tangy Cocktail Sauce
High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving
80kcal
8.8Protein
1.3Fat
8.0Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Simple Truth, Cocktail Shrimp
High in cholesterol — 65% DV per serving
97kcal
18.6Protein
0.9Fat
3.5Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Shrimp Platter With Cocktail Sauce, Cocktail Sauce
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 43% DV per serving
97kcal
13.3Protein
0.4Fat
7.1Carbs
Food Town Stores Inc.
Cooked Shrimp Ring With Cocktail Sauce
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
86kcal
10.7Protein
0Fat
6.4Carbs