Sweet Sauce
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What it is
"Sweet sauce" is a general term for a prepared food product characterized by its prominent sweet taste. These sauces are typically made from a blend of ingredients, which often include sweeteners, flavorings, and sometimes thickeners or spices.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sweet sauces to dishes to impart flavor and sweetness. They are commonly used as marinades, glazes, dipping sauces, or cooking ingredients in a wide variety of cuisines, including Asian and Latin American dishes.
Health notes
As "sweet sauce" is a broad category of prepared food products, its health implications depend entirely on its specific ingredients and nutritional composition. Many sweet sauces contain added sugars, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no specific amount of added sugars, but suggest limiting them to at most 10 grams per meal. Information regarding regulatory status, evaluations by bodies like JECFA or EFSA, or specific controversies would apply to individual ingredients within the sauce, not to the generic term "sweet sauce" itself.
Allergen info
Allergens present in a sweet sauce vary significantly based on its specific ingredients. Common allergens such as soy, wheat, or fish (e.g., in fish sauce) may be present. Consumers should check the ingredient list of specific products for allergen information.
Products containing Sweet Sauce
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Ajinomoto USA Inc.
Ajinomoto, Cook Do, Premixed Sauce
High in sodium — 42% DV per serving
200kcal
6.7Protein
13.3Fat
16.7Carbs
Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd.
Peruvian Style Fried Rice With Soy Sauce & Chili Peppers, Peruvian & Style
High in sodium — 57% DV per serving
176kcal
3.2Protein
3.6Fat
32.8Carbs
Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd.
Asian Style Soy Garlic Noodles With Carrot & Cabbage, Asian Style Soy Garlic
High in sodium — 51% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
142kcal
4.3Protein
1.5Fat
27.2Carbs
Cook! SF
Pad See Ew Fresh Wide, Flat Noodles + Savory & Subtly Sweet Sauce Stir-Fry Starter, Pad See Ew
High in sodium — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
156kcal
1.4Protein
2.1Fat
32.7Carbs
Lee Kum Kee Co. Ltd.
Asian Style Sesame Teriyaki Noodles With Miso & Garlic, Asian Style Sesame Teriyaki
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
137kcal
4.2Protein
2.4Fat
25Carbs