Burman's HOT SAUCE Cayenne Pepper Sauce

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Is Burman's HOT SAUCE Cayenne Pepper Sauce healthy?

Burman's HOT SAUCE Cayenne Pepper Sauce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This hot sauce contains aged red cayenne peppers, which are beneficial due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

How processed is Burman's HOT SAUCE Cayenne Pepper Sauce?

Burman's HOT SAUCE Cayenne Pepper Sauce is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Burman's HOT SAUCE Cayenne Pepper 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.

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Burman's HOT SAUCE Cayenne Pepper Sauce

Burman's
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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

This hot sauce contains aged red cayenne peppers, which are beneficial due to their anti-inflammatory properties. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of xanthan gum, a common additive that can cause digestive issues in some individuals. Despite its minimal additive content, the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 5

Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

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Aged Red Cayenne Peppers
Neutral

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

Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar is a common condiment ingredient that provides acidity and flavor, typically minimally processed.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is a basic mineral used for flavor enhancement and preservation in small amounts.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent produced through fermentation, used in small quantities.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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