Sriracha sauces
Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
793 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 45
Huy Fong Foods Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce scores 45 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 3.8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Original Recipe Hot Sauce with Cayenne Peppers, Original Recipe Pantry Basix · 10 fl oz/296 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 98 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 3.8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 55 = 45
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 3.8 g |
Serving: 5g
Ingredients
- Chili (83.23%)
- Sugar (high concern)
- Salt
- Garlic (3.60%)
- Acetic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Bisulfite as preservatives
- Xanthan Gum
Label text, as published
Chili (83.23%), Sugar, Salt, Garlic (3.60%), Acetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Bisulfite as preservatives, Xanthan Gum. CONTAINS SULPHITE (SODIUM BISULFITE) INGR
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sulphites
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic, Pet transparent
Context only: no points in v1.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org