Ingredient

Tabasco

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Tabasco sauce is used as a condiment and flavoring agent in a wide variety …

What it is

Tabasco is a brand of hot sauce made from tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt. The peppers are aged in oak barrels for up to three years before being mixed with vinegar and salt. The mixture is then strained and bottled.

Why it's used

Tabasco sauce is used as a condiment and flavoring agent in a wide variety of dishes. It adds heat and a unique tangy flavor to foods like eggs, soups, meats, and vegetables. It is also used in marinades, dressings, and cocktails.

Health notes

Tabasco sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The capsaicin in chili peppers, the compound that gives them their heat, has been studied for various health effects. Some research suggests potential benefits for metabolism and pain relief, but evidence is mixed and more research is needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids, and EFSA has also evaluated capsaicin. Typical intake of Tabasco sauce is unlikely to cause adverse health effects.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Tabasco

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AMAZON Habanero Pepper Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Gallant Brands, Inc. The Original Soupman, Chicken Noodle With Vegetables Other Soups High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 50kcal 3.3Protein 1.0Fat 7.5Carbs Puddin' River Chocolates & Confections LLC Classic Pimento Cheese Spread Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 467kcal 16.7Protein 40Fat 0Carbs Hydroskins LLC Classic Gazpacho Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 53% DV per serving 21kcal 0.9Protein 0.1Fat 4.3Carbs Bread & Circus Inc. Whole Foods Market, Gazpacho Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 41kcal 0.8Protein 1.8Fat 4.9Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Artichoke Parmesan Dip Dips & Salsa 179kcal 7.1Protein 14.3Fat 7.1Carbs The Farm At Red Hill Gazpacho Other Soups 22kcal 0.9Protein 0.4Fat 4.4Carbs War Eagle Mill, Inc. Sunday's Best White Bean Soup, Sunday's Best White Bean Other Soups 325kcal 20Protein 0Fat 60Carbs 8 Myles LLC BBQ Mac N' Cheese, BBQ Mac N' Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 176kcal 7.5Protein 7.5Fat 19.4Carbs North Coast Sea-foods Corp. Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Maryland Style Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 206kcal 12.9Protein 14.1Fat 5.9Carbs Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group Tabasco Spiced Monster Smoked Snack Stick, Tabasco Spiced Other Snacks High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 545kcal 21.8Protein 43.6Fat 5.5Carbs J.R.S. Games Inc. Roasted Garlic And Beer Dip, Roasted Garlic And Beer Dips & Salsa 179kcal 14.3Protein 8.9Fat 7.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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