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Sriracha

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Is Sriracha healthy?

Sriracha scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Sriracha sauce contains a high percentage of natural ingredients like chili and garlic, which are beneficial for their antioxidant and cardiovascular properties.

How processed is Sriracha?

Sriracha is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sriracha's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Garlic counts in its favor; Cane Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sriracha

Lingham's
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Biz-Allianz International
Category Condiments
Summary

This Sriracha sauce contains a high percentage of natural ingredients like chili and garlic, which are beneficial for their antioxidant and cardiovascular properties. However, the presence of refined cane sugar and the use of xanthan gum as a thickener indicate a moderate level of processing. While the ingredient list is relatively clean, the added sugar and processing level prevent it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 6

Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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Chilli
Neutral

Chilli adds flavor and heat without significant health concerns, making it a neutral ingredient.

Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar adds acidity and tanginess, generally neutral in health impact.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Xanthan gum is used as a thickening agent and is considered safe and neutral.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high sugar content, which can be detrimental if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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