Ingredient

Rochester Sauce

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Role in food

Manufacturers use Rochester Sauce primarily as a flavoring agent to add a distinct taste …

What it is

Rochester Sauce is a savory condiment with a tangy, slightly sweet flavor profile. It is a proprietary blend, often containing ingredients like water, tomato paste, vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, and spices. Its exact formulation can vary between manufacturers.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Rochester Sauce primarily as a flavoring agent to add a distinct taste to a variety of savory dishes. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, barbecue sauces, ketchups, and mustards, enhancing their overall flavor complexity.

Health notes

Rochester Sauce is not a regulated additive in the US; its components are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved food ingredients. The high fructose corn syrup it often contains is a common sweetener, and its health effects at typical dietary intakes are a subject of ongoing scientific discussion. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many of the individual ingredients found in such sauces.

Allergen info

Rochester Sauce is not a major allergen. It does not typically contain milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. It is also gluten-free.

Products containing Rochester Sauce

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Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Country Pork Riblet Dinner, 14.4 OZ Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 137kcal 6.9Protein 5.4Fat 15.4Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Meatloaf And Gravy With Mash Potatoes Dinners, 14 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 51% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 126kcal 5.3Protein 6.5Fat 11.3Carbs Conagra Brands Healthy Choice Classics Complete Meals Frozen Dinner, Classic Meat Loaf, 12 Ounce, 12 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 85kcal 4.1Protein 2.1Fat 12.7Carbs Conagra Brands AWARD CUISINE Macaroni And Beef With Tomatoes, 76 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 102kcal 4.7Protein 4.7Fat 11.2Carbs Holy Cow LLC Peanuts, Spicy Bloody Mary Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 571kcal 25Protein 46.4Fat 17.9Carbs Allegro Fine Foods, Inc. Tennessee Style BBQ Sauce, Original Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 121kcal 0Protein 0Fat 27.3Carbs Old World Spices & Seasoning BBQ Sauce, Memphis Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 109kcal 0Protein 0Fat 25Carbs Allegro Fine Foods, Inc. BBQ Sauce, Original Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 121kcal 0Protein 0Fat 27.3Carbs Allegro Fine Foods, Inc. Spicy BBQ Sauce, Spicy Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 121kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30.3Carbs TEC 51 BBQ + Ranch BBQ Sauce, BBQ + Ranch Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 321kcal 0Protein 28.6Fat 21.4Carbs

McCormick & Company, Inc. Dr Pepper Anytime Sauce, Dr Pepper Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 31.2Carbs Raley's Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix Alcohol High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 14kcal 0.6Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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