Ingredient

Spicy Sauce

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Role in food
Manufacturers use spicy sauces to add a desirable hot flavor and aroma to foods. …

What it is

Spicy sauce is a broad category for sauces that add heat and flavor. They are typically made from chili peppers, vinegar, water, and various spices and seasonings. Recipes vary widely, often including ingredients like garlic, onion, sugar, and salt.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use spicy sauces to add a desirable hot flavor and aroma to foods. They can also act as a preservative or enhance the overall taste profile. Spicy sauces are commonly found in dishes like sushi, frozen dinners, pizza, and as a condiment for various meats and vegetables.

Health notes

Spicy sauces are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. The primary active component contributing to 'spiciness' is capsaicin, found in chili peppers. While some studies suggest potential benefits of capsaicin, such as aiding metabolism, evidence is mixed and more research is needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicin and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). High intake of very spicy foods can cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.

Allergen info

Spicy sauces are not derived from the 9 FDA major allergens. However, some recipes may contain soy sauce (soy allergen) or be processed in facilities that handle allergens.

Products containing Spicy Sauce

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Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp. Salmon Roll Sp, Smoked Sushi 18kcal 5.3Protein 2.1Fat 27.6Carbs Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp. Crunchy Shrimp Sushi 38kcal 5.8Protein 4.5Fat 24.4Carbs Safeway, Inc. Korean Style Fried Chicken With Sweet & Spicy Sauce And Vegetables Topped With Roasted Sesame Seeds Rice Bowl, Korean Style Fried Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 133kcal 4.3Protein 2.4Fat 22.0Carbs Playfield-Pregra, LLC Ocean Combo Sushi High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 283kcal 14.2Protein 11.9Fat 38.5Carbs Playfield-Pregra, LLC Spicy & Nigiri Sushi High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 235kcal 14.2Protein 2.6Fat 17.7Carbs Asiana Cuisine Enterprises Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl, Spicy Tuna Other Deli High in sodium — 81% DV per serving 170kcal 7.9Protein 2.0Fat 29.1Carbs Innoventions, Inc. Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Sushi —kcal 4.8Protein 1.3Fat —Carbs Asiana Cuisine Enterprises Cali Crunch Roll, Cali Crunch Sushi High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 212kcal 4.1Protein 8.8Fat 27.1Carbs Asiana Cuisine Enterprises Sushi Burrito Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 89% DV per serving 159kcal 5.3Protein 4.7Fat 24.1Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Sicilian Wood Fired Pizza, Sicilian Pizza High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 229kcal 10Protein 8.6Fat 29.3Carbs Asiana Cuisine Enterprises Inari (Tofu) With Spicy Tuna, Spicy Tuna Sushi High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 192kcal 9.4Protein 3.9Fat 31.4Carbs Family Fresh Sushi LLC Dragon Roll, Dragon Sushi High in sodium — 41% DV per serving 114kcal 3.5Protein 3.9Fat 9.0Carbs
Salt (15 products) Water (15 products) Xanthan Gum (11 products) Garlic (11 products) Sugar (10 products) Distilled Vinegar (10 products) Cucumber (9 products) Rice (9 products) Vinegar (9 products) Sesame Seeds (8 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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