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Mexi Sriracha

Contains sodium benzoate

This chili sauce combines Mexican red jalapeno with Japanese rice vinegar. Mirin adds corn syrup, and it also contains sodium benzoate and xanthan gum.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredientsDairy-freeContains corn
$8.99 lowest price at Alchemy of Food
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
5caloriesPer serving · 1 tsp (5g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
—
Added sugar
—
Sodium
15mg▲
Saturated fat
—
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: RED JALAPENO, MIRIN (CORN SYRUP, WATER, FERMENTED RICE VINEGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE), RICE VINEGAR, HONEY, GARLIC, SALT, XANTHAN GUM
71 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%83
Ingredients · counts 25%62
Processing · counts 15%55
Sourcing · counts 10%75
Transparency · counts 15%72
Why it scores 71
Nutrition 83 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: less sodium (15 mg) per 1 tsp
Ingredients 62 · Corn syrup, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); Honey, 4th ingredient (added sugar, −8)
Processing 55 · Sauce includes corn syrup, sodium benzoate and xanthan gum
Sourcing 75 · The brand names Mexican chilis and Japanese rice vinegar
Transparency 72 · Full ingredient list and specific country-of-origin claims
Contains corn syrup
Contains sodium benzoate
Contains xanthan gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−28 for corn syrup, honey
Varies by additive−10 for benzoates
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
RED JALAPENO MIRIN (CORN SYRUP, WATER, FERMENTED RICE VINEGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE) RICE VINEGAR HONEY GARLIC SALT XANTHAN GUM
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Sourcing

Experience the harmonious fusion of two vibrant culinary worlds with our Japanese-Mexican Sriracha Sauce. Crafted with the finest Japanese rice vinegar and fresh Mexican red chilis, this condiment is a testament to the power of cross-cultural flavors. Our Sriracha Sauce brings together the delicate tang of Japanese rice vinegar and the fiery kick of Mexican red chilis, resulting in a truly unique and unforgettable taste. Handcrafted with care, our Sriracha Sauce is a celebration of the culinary traditions of both Japan and Mexico. The Japanese rice vinegar, known for its subtle sweet

Additives4 additives · 1 moderate risk
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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