Ingredient

Sriracha

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add Sriracha to foods primarily for its spicy flavor and heat. It is …

What it is

Sriracha is a popular hot sauce made from a paste of chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Its origins are traced to the city of Si Racha in Thailand, but the most well-known version was popularized by a Vietnamese-American immigrant in the United States.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Sriracha to foods primarily for its spicy flavor and heat. It is used as a condiment, marinade, or ingredient in a wide variety of dishes, including snacks, sauces, marinades, and prepared meals.

Health notes

Sriracha is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary ingredients like chili peppers and vinegar are common food items. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various food additives, but Sriracha itself is a condiment. Some research suggests capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, may have metabolic effects, but more research is needed.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Sriracha

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HAPPY FARMS Sriracha Cheddar Cheese, Sriracha Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Shrimp Burger 4 Oz Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 283kcal 11.5Protein 18.6Fat 18.6Carbs Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Inc. Hummus, Fiery Sriracha Dips & Salsa 214kcal 7.1Protein 14.3Fat 17.9Carbs Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. Texas Toppers Chopped Beef, Savory Sriracha Sauce, Red Bell Peppers Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 51% DV per serving 193kcal 15.9Protein 11.3Fat 6.3Carbs Best Boy Products, LLC Sriracha Mustard Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Child's Play Inc. Chinese Chop - Chop Salad With Soy Lime Vinaigrette Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 149kcal 2.8Protein 9.4Fat 16.9Carbs

Japanese Food Express, Inc. Rice Bowl Sushi High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 60% DV per serving 149kcal 8.7Protein 1.6Fat 23.8Carbs The Kroger Co. Meals Kits Japanese-Inspired Beef Bowl Other Deli High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 114kcal 5.6Protein 3.3Fat 15.9Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Beef & Broccoli Bowls, Beef Other Deli High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 141kcal 8.6Protein 4.4Fat 17.7Carbs

Ecofish, Inc. Wild Tuna, Sweet & Sour Beans, Crunchy Peanuts, Leafy Greens, Hot Asian Spice Thai Sriracha Canned Tuna High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 200kcal 13.3Protein 7.5Fat 15.8Carbs Genji, Inc. Hot Shelly Poke Qbr, Hot Shelly Sushi High in sodium — 63% DV per serving 115kcal 3.5Protein 1.9Fat 19.9Carbs Red Apple Cheese LLC Sriracha Asian Vegetable Cheddar Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 317kcal 21.1Protein 24.6Fat 3.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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