Ingredient

Tabasco Brand Processor's Blend

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use this blend to impart a spicy, vinegary flavor profile to processed foods. …

What it is

Tabasco Brand Processor's Blend is a proprietary blend of ingredients developed by the McIlhenny Company, the makers of Tabasco sauce. It is designed to provide the characteristic flavor and heat of Tabasco sauce in a form suitable for food manufacturers. The exact composition is a trade secret but is known to include vinegar, red pepper, and salt, along with other flavorings.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use this blend to impart a spicy, vinegary flavor profile to processed foods. It is commonly found in meat products, snacks, pickles, and relishes where a distinct hot sauce flavor is desired. It acts as a flavoring agent, enhancing the overall taste of the food product.

Health notes

Tabasco Brand Processor's Blend is not a regulated food additive in the U.S. and its components are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. The primary ingredients like vinegar, red pepper, and salt are common food items. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated some of its components, but no specific evaluations for the blend itself are publicly available. At typical consumption levels found in processed foods, it is not expected to pose health risks.

Allergen info

The primary ingredients of Tabasco Brand Processor's Blend (vinegar, red pepper, salt) are not among the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Tabasco Brand Processor's Blend

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Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Bold & Spicy Pepper Sauce Flavored Kosher Dill Spears, Bold & Spicy Pepper Sauce Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 36kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.1Carbs Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group Tabasco Seasoned Smoked Snack Stick, Tabasco Seasoned Other Snacks 125kcal 3.1Protein 9.4Fat 3.1Carbs Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group Tabasco Seasoned Monster Size Smoked Snack Stick, Tabasco Seasoned Other Snacks High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 473kcal 20Protein 34.5Fat 18.2Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc Slim Jim Giant Smoked Meat Sticks, Tabasco Flavor, 6g Protein Per Stick, 0.97 oz. (24-Count) Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 473kcal 21.8Protein 36.4Fat 14.6Carbs Slim Jim Giant Smoked Meat Sticks, Tabasco Flavor, 6g Protein Per Stick, 0.97 oz. Conagra Brands, Inc Slim Jim Giant Smoked Meat Sticks, Tabasco Flavor, 6g Protein Per Stick, 0.97 oz. Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 473kcal 21.8Protein 36.4Fat 14.6Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc Slim Jim Monster Smoked Meat Sticks, Tabasco Flavor, 11g Protein Per Stick, 1.94 oz. (18-Count) Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 455kcal 20Protein 34.5Fat 14.6Carbs SLIM JIM Tabasco Stick [[Conagra Brands, Inc]] SLIM JIM Tabasco Stick Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 455kcal 20Protein 34.5Fat 14.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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