Taco Sauce
What is Taco Sauce?
Taco sauce is a condiment typically made from tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, garlic, and spices. It can range in consistency from thin and liquid to thick and chunky. It is often seasoned to provide a savory and sometimes spicy flavor profile.
Is Taco Sauce gluten-free?
Gluten is also not usually present unless specific ingredients like wheat-based thickeners are used, which is uncommon.
Is Taco Sauce a major allergen?
Taco sauce is not typically derived from any of the 9 major FDA allergens.
What is Taco Sauce used for?
Manufacturers add taco sauce to provide flavor and moisture to foods.
Is Taco Sauce safe?
Taco sauce is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add taco sauce to provide flavor and moisture to foods. It is commonly used as a topping or dipping sauce for Mexican-inspired dishes like tacos, burritos, and nachos. It also appears in prepared meals and as a flavor enhancer in snacks.
Health notes
Taco sauce is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Its primary health impact comes from its sodium and sugar content, which can be high depending on the specific formulation. Consumers seeking to manage sodium intake should check nutrition labels, as recommended by the FDA's Daily Value of 2,300 mg for sodium. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual ingredients commonly found in taco sauce.
Allergen info
Taco sauce is not typically derived from any of the 9 major FDA allergens. Gluten is also not usually present unless specific ingredients like wheat-based thickeners are used, which is uncommon.
Foods that contain Taco Sauce
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Southwest Style Topped With Spicy Taco Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses, Peppers & Onions Thin Crust Pizza, Southwest Style
High in sodium — 36% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
187kcal
10.1Protein
7.9Fat
19.4Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Thin Crust Pizza, Southwest Style
High in sodium — 37% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
209kcal
10.8Protein
7.2Fat
25.2Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Southern Style Thin Crust Pizza
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
206kcal
9.9Protein
7.1Fat
26.2Carbs
[[Conagra Brands, Inc]]
Fit for Kids Plus, MaxSnax, Totally Taco, Whole Grain, 3 pieces, 4.09 oz, CN
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
224kcal
12.9Protein
7.8Fat
25.9Carbs
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