Sriracha

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Sriracha scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Sriracha's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Non-Gmo Expeller Pressed Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sriracha Sauce (Cayenne Pepper Puree, Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Red Jalapeno Peppers, Organic Distilled Vinegar, Organic Dried Garlic, Cayenne Powder, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid), 2% Or Less Of The Following: Organic Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta-Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.