Hot Pepper Sauce
What is Hot Pepper Sauce?
Hot pepper sauce is a condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and often salt and other spices. The peppers are typically mashed or blended, then mixed with the other ingredients and allowed to ferment or age before bottling.
Is Hot Pepper Sauce vegan?
Hot Pepper Sauce is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Hot Pepper Sauce gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Hot Pepper Sauce a major allergen?
Hot pepper sauce is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Hot Pepper Sauce used for?
Manufacturers use hot pepper sauce to add heat and flavor to a wide variety of foods.
Is Hot Pepper Sauce safe?
Hot pepper sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use hot pepper sauce to add heat and flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in savory dishes like soups, stews, chili, and as a component in sauces and marinades.
Health notes
Hot pepper sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The capsaicin in peppers, which provides the heat, can interact with pain receptors. Some research suggests potential benefits for metabolism and pain relief, but evidence is mixed and more studies are needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids and did not set a numeric limit.
Allergen info
Hot pepper sauce is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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