Burman's Hot Sauce

Image: Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Common questions

Is Burman's Hot Sauce healthy?

Burman's Hot Sauce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Burman's Hot Sauce contains beneficial ingredients like cayenne peppers, garlic powder, and aged red pepper, which are minimally processed and offer health benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties.

How processed is Burman's Hot Sauce?

Burman's Hot Sauce is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Burman's Hot Sauce's score?

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

You might also like

See more

Burman's Hot Sauce

Burman's
65 Fair

Analysis updated October 2026 · How Scout scores

View on Amazon

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Condiments
Summary

Burman's Hot Sauce contains beneficial ingredients like cayenne peppers, garlic powder, and aged red pepper, which are minimally processed and offer health benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties. However, the product is classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of additives like xanthan gum and the use of distilled vinegar. This level of processing limits its potential health score despite the presence of natural ingredients.

Key ingredients 7

Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

See more about Garlic Powder →
Cayenne Peppers
Neutral

Cayenne peppers are natural ingredients that add flavor and spice without artificial processing.

Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Distilled vinegar is a common condiment ingredient that provides acidity and preserves the product.

See more about Distilled Vinegar →
Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, used in moderation for taste.

See more about Salt →
Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent derived from natural fermentation processes.

See more about Xanthan Gum →
Aged Red Ner Sp
Neutral

Aged red ner sp is a natural ingredient used for flavoring or coloring, with no known harmful effects.

En:e415
Neutral

E415 (xanthan gum) is an approved food additive used for thickening and stabilizing, generally recognized as safe.

See more about En:e415 →

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play

More in Condiments