Hot Honey
What is Hot Honey?
Hot honey is a food product made by infusing honey with chili peppers. The peppers add a spicy kick to the honey's natural sweetness. It combines the flavors of sweet and heat.
Is Hot Honey vegan?
No. Hot Honey is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Hot Honey a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Hot Honey used for?
Manufacturers add hot honey to foods primarily for its unique sweet and spicy flavor profile.
Is Hot Honey safe?
Honey is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add hot honey to foods primarily for its unique sweet and spicy flavor profile. It serves as a sweetener and a flavor enhancer. It is often found in savory dishes, desserts, and sauces, such as on chicken, pizza, ice cream, or in marinades.
Health notes
Honey is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Chili peppers, the source of the "hot" component, are also generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a source of added sugars, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise that no amount of added sugars is recommended, and at most 10 grams per meal. There are no specific controversies regarding hot honey itself, beyond general dietary advice for sugar intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Hot Honey
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CIY Foods Inc
Hot Honey Chicken With Seared Garlic Broccoli And BBQ Roasted Potatoes Meal Kit, Hot Honey Chicken With Seared Garlic Broccoli And BBQ Roasted Potatoes
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 56% DV per serving
104kcal
10.4Protein
1.0Fat
13.9Carbs
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC
Hot Honey French Ice Cream, Hot Honey
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving
269kcal
4.2Protein
12.6Fat
36.1Carbs
GROCERY DELIVERY E-SERVICES USA INC.
Crispy Hot Honey Chicken With Roasted Potatoes And Broccoli Meal Kit, Crispy Hot Honey Chicken
High in sodium — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving
100kcal
8.9Protein
1.2Fat
12.8Carbs
Tribe 9 Foods, LLC
Tomato & Feta Gluten-Free Tortelloni, Tomato & Feta
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
255kcal
8.8Protein
6.9Fat
41.2Carbs
3 Little Pigs LLC
Uncured Hot Honey Ham, Uncured Hot Honey
143kcal
17.9Protein
5.4Fat
3.6Carbs
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