Ingredient

Texas Pete Hot Sauce

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Texas Pete Hot Sauce primarily to add heat and flavor to a …

What it is

Texas Pete Hot Sauce is a brand of hot sauce made in the United States. Its primary ingredients are aged red peppers, vinegar, water, salt, and garlic powder. The peppers are mashed and then fermented before being mixed with the other ingredients and bottled.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Texas Pete Hot Sauce primarily to add heat and flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in condiments like ketchup, mustard, and barbecue sauce, as well as in dips, salsas, pickles, olives, and relishes.

Health notes

Texas Pete Hot Sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. The main ingredients, peppers and vinegar, are common food items with long histories of safe consumption. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids (the compounds that make peppers hot) and generally consider them safe at typical dietary levels. High intake of very spicy foods can sometimes cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.

Allergen info

Texas Pete Hot Sauce does not contain any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It is also gluten-free.

Products containing Texas Pete Hot Sauce

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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