Why is Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines pickled and dried chilies with multiple processed ingredients such as modified maize starch, yeast extract and several acidity regulators, and it is preserved with potassium sorbate. The label lists four food‑type additives: acetic acid (E260), citric acid (E330), potassium sorbate (E202) and paprika extract (E160c), plus xanthan gum as a thickener, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed classification.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 ml serving provides about 28 g of sugar, which can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels and may interfere with diabetes management. The 7.8 g of salt exceeds typical daily limits and can increase blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should use the sauce sparingly or avoid it altogether.

Is Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or low‑sodium diets?

The product is certified vegan and gluten‑free, meeting those dietary requirements. However, its high sugar content makes it unsuitable for a strict keto diet, and the elevated salt level means it does not fit a low‑sodium eating plan; it can only be incorporated in small amounts for those diets.

Tiger Bite • 455 ml

Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce by Tiger Bite is a vegan, gluten‑free condiment that falls under the 'Fat and sauces' and 'Dressings and sauces' dietary families. It has a very low fat content (1 g per 100 ml) and low saturated fat (0.3 g), but the sugar level is high at 28 g and the salt reaches 7.8 g per 100 ml, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. While it benefits from a 65 % fruit/vegetable content and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, it also includes several additives such as acetic acid (E260), citric acid (E330), potassium sorbate (E202) and paprika extract (E160c).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates29.3 g

Sugars28.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical hot sauces, this sriracha contains roughly three times more sugar (28 g vs 11 g) and 60 % more salt (7.8 g vs 5 g) per 100 ml, while its fat (1 g) and saturated fat (0.3 g) are far below the category averages.

Ingredients

PICKLED RED CHILLI (52%) (Red Chilli, Salt, idity Regulator: Acetic Acid), Sugar, DRIED RED CHILLI (1296), Water, Garlic, Salt, Modified Maize Starch, Acidity Regulators: Acetic Acid, Citric Acid; Yeast Extract, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Colour: Paprika Extract; Thickener: Xanthan Gum DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegans. BEST BEFORE: See neck of bottle.

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