Sriracha
What is Sriracha?
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.
Is Sriracha vegan?
Sriracha is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sriracha gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Sriracha a major allergen?
Sriracha is not derived from any of the 9 major FDA allergens.
What is Sriracha used for?
Manufacturers add Sriracha to foods primarily for its spicy flavor and heat.
Is Sriracha safe?
Sriracha is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
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.
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