Ingredient

Worcestershire Sauce Solids

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use Worcestershire sauce solids to impart a savory, umami, and slightly sweet-tart flavor …

What it is

Worcestershire sauce solids are the concentrated, dehydrated components of Worcestershire sauce. This complex condiment is traditionally made by fermenting anchovies, vinegar, molasses, tamarind extract, sugar, onions, garlic, and spices. The solids are created by removing water from the liquid sauce, resulting in a concentrated powder or paste.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Worcestershire sauce solids to impart a savory, umami, and slightly sweet-tart flavor profile to foods. They are often found in dry mixes, seasonings, marinades, and processed meats where a concentrated burst of the sauce's characteristic taste is desired.

Health notes

Worcestershire sauce solids are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring ingredient. The primary components are common food ingredients. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many of the individual ingredients found in Worcestershire sauce. There are no widespread health controversies associated with the typical consumption of foods containing Worcestershire sauce solids.

Allergen info

Worcestershire sauce often contains fish (anchovies) and may contain wheat or soy depending on the specific formulation. It is not a major allergen on its own, but consumers with allergies to fish, wheat, or soy should check the ingredient list.

Products containing Worcestershire Sauce Solids

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SPARTAN Sloppy Joe Sauce Other Cooking Sauces 79kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 19.1Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Pork Loin Filet, Sweet Barbecue Other Meats 134kcal 16.1Protein 4.5Fat 4.5Carbs

Campbell Soup Company Boneless Pork Rib Shaped Patties Home-Style Mashed Potatoes, Rib Shaped Patties Glazed With Barbeque Sauce And Mixed Vegetables - Includes A Chocolate Brownie, Boneless Pork Rib Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 172kcal 5.1Protein 7.7Fat 20.7Carbs Mike-Sell's Potato Chip Co. Groovy Potato Chips, Cincinnati Style Chili Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs McIlhenny Company Sloppy Joe Sauce, Bold Other Cooking Sauces 79kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 19.1Carbs Mike-Sell's Potato Chip Co. Potato Chips, Cincinnati Style Chili Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Flavored Gourmet Bratwurst, Whiskey Peppercorn Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 230kcal 16.8Protein 16.8Fat 0Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Chicken Caesar Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 72% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 241kcal 14.1Protein 12.1Fat 20.1Carbs Iga, Inc. Iga, Meatloaf Seasoning Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 312kcal 12.5Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs C.H. Guenther & Son LLC Meatloaf Seasoning, Meatloaf Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 250kcal 16.7Protein 0Fat 50Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Meatloaf Seasoning, Meatloaf Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 312kcal 12.5Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs

H E Butt Grocery Company Sloppy Joe Sauce Other Cooking Sauces 79kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 19.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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