Ingredient

Pepper Sauce

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Pepper sauce is used to add heat and flavor to a wide variety of …

What it is

Pepper sauce is a condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt. The peppers are typically mashed or blended into a paste, then mixed with vinegar and salt, and often aged or fermented. Variations can include other spices, fruits, or vegetables for added flavor.

Why it's used

Pepper sauce is used to add heat and flavor to a wide variety of dishes. Manufacturers add it to enhance the taste profile of foods like sauces, marinades, dressings, and prepared meals. It is also a popular standalone condiment for dipping or seasoning.

Health notes

Pepper sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary active compound in chili peppers, capsaicin, is responsible for the heat and has been studied for various potential health effects, though evidence is mixed and not conclusive for many claims. JECFA has evaluated capsaicin and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). Some research suggests capsaicin may have antioxidant properties, but high intake can cause digestive upset in some individuals.

Allergen info

Pepper sauce is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Pepper Sauce

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FRESH & EASY, LLC Tuscan Style Kale With Potatoes Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 175kcal 4.4Protein 12.3Fat 14.0Carbs FIRST STREET Spinach Dip Dips & Salsa 367kcal 3.3Protein 36.7Fat 3.3Carbs Heinz Frozen Food Company Home Style Soup Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 88kcal 4.0Protein 5.7Fat 6.2Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Caribbean Mango Marinade And Basting Sauce Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 23.5Carbs Ruben's Old Fashioned Chuck Wagon Bbq Sauce Ruben's, Chuck Wagon BBQ Sauce, Mild, Mild Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 26.5Carbs Honey Ridge Farms Honey Ridge Farms, Honey Grilling Sauce, Hot, Hot Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 117kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30Carbs Honey Ridge Farms Honey Ridge Farms, Honey Grilling Sauce, Mild, Mild Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 117kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30Carbs Honey Ridge Farms Honey Ridge Farms, Medium Honey Grilling Sauce, Honey, Honey Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 117kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30Carbs Foremother Foods, LLC Picaflor, A Live Boulder-Grown Pepper Sauce, Srirawsha, Srirawsha Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 40kcal 20Protein 0Fat 20Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Stuffed Crust Pizza, Chicken Sriracha Ranch Sauce Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 240kcal 10.3Protein 9.6Fat 27.4Carbs Plochman, Inc. Ragin's Yellow Mustard, Hot Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Kettle Cuisine, Inc. Ground Beef Chili With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 117kcal 9.2Protein 5.7Fat 7.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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