Harissa Sauce
What is Harissa Sauce?
Harissa is a spicy paste or sauce originating from North Africa, particularly Tunisia. It is typically made from roasted red chili peppers, garlic, and a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and caraway, often with olive oil and sometimes lemon juice.
Is Harissa Sauce vegan?
Harissa Sauce is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Harissa Sauce gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten unless wheat-based ingredients are added.
Is Harissa Sauce a major allergen?
Harissa is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Harissa Sauce used for?
Manufacturers use harissa as a flavor enhancer, adding a spicy, complex taste to a wide range of foods.
Is Harissa Sauce safe?
Harissa is a food ingredient and is not subject to specific FDA regulations beyond general food safety.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use harissa as a flavor enhancer, adding a spicy, complex taste to a wide range of foods. It is commonly found in marinades, sauces, dips, and as a condiment for meats, vegetables, and grains.
Health notes
Harissa is a food ingredient and is not subject to specific FDA regulations beyond general food safety. The primary ingredients, chili peppers and spices, are generally recognized as safe. While some individual spices have been evaluated by bodies like EFSA, harissa itself as a blend has not been assigned a specific regulatory status or ADI. High intake of chili peppers can cause digestive upset in some individuals.
Allergen info
Harissa is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless wheat-based ingredients are added.
Foods that contain Harissa Sauce
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Safeway, Inc.
Mediterranean Style Chicken Roasted White Meat Chicken With Yellow Squash, Red Bell Peppers, Zucchini & Red Quinoa Over Couscous Power Bowls, Mediterranean Style Chicken
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
149kcal
7.4Protein
6.7Fat
14.9Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Honey Harissa Beef Jerky, Honey Harissa
214kcal
35.7Protein
3.6Fat
7.1Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Harissa Chicken With Vegetables & Quinoa White Meat Chicken, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Eggplant, Roasted Bell Peppers, Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Red & White Quinoa In A Harissa Sauce Bowl, Harissa Chicken With Vegetables & Quinoa
High in sodium — 45% DV per serving
114kcal
7.1Protein
3.5Fat
13.7Carbs
Target Stores
Moroccan-Inspired Grains & Vegetables, Moroccan-Inspired
106kcal
3.1Protein
1.4Fat
20.4Carbs
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