Sriracha Hot Sauce
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What it is
Sriracha hot sauce is a popular condiment made primarily from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. The peppers are typically pureed and then cooked with the other ingredients. It originated in Thailand and gained widespread popularity in the United States.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Sriracha to foods to provide a spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavor profile. It is often used as a sauce, marinade, or flavoring agent in a wide variety of dishes, including snacks, frozen meals, and condiments.
Health notes
Sriracha is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary ingredients, chili peppers and vinegar, are common food items. While some research explores the potential health benefits of capsaicin, the active compound in chili peppers, such as effects on metabolism, evidence is mixed and more research is needed. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated chili extracts, but Sriracha itself is not specifically evaluated as a distinct food additive.
Allergen info
Sriracha is not a major allergen. It does not contain milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. It is also gluten-free.
Products containing Sriracha Hot Sauce
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The Miso Brothers, Inc.
Burrito, Mexicali
High in saturated fat — 125% DV per serving
225kcal
7.8Protein
7.0Fat
31.7Carbs
The Miso Brothers, Inc.
Burrito Chick'N Fajita, Chick'N Fajita
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
218kcal
7.8Protein
6.3Fat
31.0Carbs
Terrapin Ridge Farms LLC
Sriracha Horseradish Squeeze Garnishing Sauce, Sriracha Horseradish
286kcal
0Protein
25Fat
14.3Carbs