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Sriracha

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Is Sriracha healthy?

Sriracha scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Sriracha sauce contains beneficial ingredients like honey, red jalapeño peppers, and garlic powder, which contribute natural sweetness and flavor along with some nutritional benefits.

How processed is Sriracha?

Sriracha is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sriracha's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Honey, Red Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic Powder count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Falfurrias Capital Partners
Category Condiments
Summary

This Sriracha sauce contains beneficial ingredients like honey, red jalapeño peppers, and garlic powder, which contribute natural sweetness and flavor along with some nutritional benefits. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of xanthan gum, a common thickening agent in processed foods, and the overall processing level. The high sugar content and processing level limit its health score despite the presence of some natural ingredients.

Key ingredients 9

Honey
Good

A natural sweetener that retains trace amounts of antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds, serving as a minimally processed alternative to refined sugars.

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Red Jalapeño Peppers
Good

Whole food ingredient rich in vitamins, minerals, and capsaicin, which provides antioxidant benefits and supports metabolism.

Garlic Powder
Good

Dehydrated whole food spice that adds rich savory flavor and contains beneficial antioxidant compounds.

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Onion Powder
Good

Dehydrated whole food spice providing depth of flavor and beneficial plant nutrients.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used here as a standard culinary base liquid to adjust consistency.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to sodium content without trace-mineral benefits.

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White Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Common acidic condiment used to provide tanginess and act as a natural preservative.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Natural root-derived starch used as a thickening agent to improve texture and mouthfeel.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Common food additive used in small amounts as a stabilizer and thickener to prevent ingredient separation.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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