Ingredient

Tapatio Hot Sauce

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Tapatio Hot Sauce to provide a spicy and savory flavor profile to …

What it is

Tapatio Hot Sauce is a popular brand of hot sauce made in the United States. It is known for its distinctive flavor, which is a blend of chili peppers, garlic, and spices. The sauce is typically made by simmering chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Tapatio Hot Sauce to provide a spicy and savory flavor profile to foods. It is commonly used in Mexican and Latin American dishes, as well as in snacks like chips and popcorn. It can also be found in marinades, sauces, and dips.

Health notes

Tapatio Hot Sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. The primary ingredients, such as chili peppers and vinegar, are common food items with no specific regulatory limits when used in typical amounts. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for branded hot sauce products are not typically available. Consumption of hot sauce in moderation is not generally associated with adverse health effects for most people.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Tapatio Hot Sauce

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Safeway, Inc. Pork Shoulder Marinated For Carnitas, Med Other Meats High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 177kcal 15.9Protein 11.5Fat 1.8Carbs Arcobasso Foods, Inc. Tapatio Bloody Mary Mix, Tapatio Alcohol High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 30kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.9Carbs Barbacoa Red Chile Cooking Sauce, Barbacoa Greystar Products, Inc. Barbacoa Red Chile Cooking Sauce, Barbacoa Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 121kcal 3.0Protein 9.1Fat 12.1Carbs Citrus Pollo Asado Marinade, Citrus Pollo Asado Greystar Products, Inc. Citrus Pollo Asado Marinade, Citrus Pollo Asado Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 250kcal 0Protein 18.8Fat 18.8Carbs StarKist Co. Bold Tapatio With Lime Tuna Creations, Bold Tapatio With Lime Canned Tuna High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 95kcal 18.9Protein 1.4Fat 0Carbs Buffalo-Style With White Meat Chicken Dip, Buffalo-Style Duke Sandwich Productions, Inc. Buffalo-Style With White Meat Chicken Dip, Buffalo-Style Dips & Salsa 200kcal 13.3Protein 15Fat 3.3Carbs Duke Sandwich Productions, Inc. Sausage Con Queso Dip, Sausage Con Queso Dips & Salsa 233kcal 10Protein 20Fat 6.7Carbs Safeway, Inc. Chicken Thigh Meat Marinated For Pollo Asado, Med Poultry, Chicken & Turkey High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 124kcal 17.7Protein 4.4Fat 2.6Carbs Spicy Tomato Ketchup, Spicy Tomato InfantBrace LLC Spicy Tomato Ketchup, Spicy Tomato Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.4Carbs Safeway, Inc. Beef Skirt Steak Marinated For Fajitas Other Meats High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 177kcal 17.7Protein 10.6Fat 2.6Carbs
Salt (10 products) Water (10 products) Xanthan Gum (10 products) Spices (10 products) Acetic Acid (10 products) Sodium Benzoate (10 products) Garlic (10 products) Red Peppers (10 products) Natural Flavors (5 products) Preservative (4 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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