Ingredient

Tabasco Sauce

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Tabasco Sauce is used to add heat and a vinegary, peppery flavor to a …

What it is

Tabasco Sauce is a brand of hot sauce made from tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt. It is produced by the McIlhenny Company of Avery Island, Louisiana. The peppers are aged in oak barrels for up to three years before being mixed with vinegar and salt and bottled.

Why it's used

Tabasco Sauce is used to add heat and a vinegary, peppery flavor to a wide variety of dishes. Manufacturers add it as a flavoring ingredient in savory foods such as soups, sauces, marinades, and processed meats. It is also used in some snack foods and condiments.

Health notes

Tabasco Sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Its primary active component, capsaicin, is responsible for the heat sensation. Some research suggests capsaicin may have a role in metabolism and pain relief, but more studies are needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids, including those found in hot peppers, and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

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

Products containing Tabasco Sauce

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HEINEN'S Smoked Gouda Cheese Spread, Smoked Gouda Cheese High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 493kcal 13.1Protein 47.6Fat 3.6Carbs Gallant Brands, Inc. The Original Soup Man, Lobster Bisque Other Soups High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 102kcal 2.0Protein 6.5Fat 8.6Carbs Hl Outdoors Slantshack Jerky, Beef Jerky, Vermont Maple Glaze & Garlic Powder, Vermont Maple Glaze & Garlic Powder Other Snacks High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 321kcal 50Protein 3.6Fat 21.4Carbs Montero Distributing Inc. Bloody Mary Mix, Original Alcohol High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 21kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.1Carbs Montero Distributing Inc. Bloody Mary Mix, Spicy Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 21kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.1Carbs Hans Kissle Co., Inc. Tuna Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 59% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 198kcal 10.9Protein 8.1Fat 18.7Carbs Entertainment Production House Inc. Jambalaya Dream Chili & Stew High in sodium — 63% DV per serving 89kcal 6.8Protein 3.0Fat 7.6Carbs Hl Outdoors Beef Jerky, Vermount Maple Glaze & Garlic Powder Other Snacks High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 321kcal 50Protein 3.6Fat 21.4Carbs Pizza Corner Deliciously Supreme Pizza, Ground Beef, Canadian Style Bacon & Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 257kcal 12.5Protein 9.7Fat 26.4Carbs Pizza Corner Canadian Style Pizza, Bacon Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 253kcal 12Protein 8Fat 30.7Carbs Pizza Corner Pizza, Cheese Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 261kcal 10.5Protein 9.8Fat 30.1Carbs Pizza, Taco Pizza Corner Pizza, Taco Pizza High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 236kcal 10.2Protein 7.0Fat 27.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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