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DOU Sriracha

Contains sodium benzoate

Chili, vinegar and garlic lead this sriracha, with sugar, preservatives and xanthan gum also included. The label gives 60 mg sodium per teaspoon.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredientsDairy-free
$15.00 lowest price at Mixed Pantry
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
5caloriesPer serving · 1 Tsp (5g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
—
Added sugar
—
Sodium
60mg▼
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Chili, Vinegar, Garlic, Sugar, Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum
67 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesMedium confidence · Scored on 7 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 35%71
Ingredients · counts 25%78
Processing · counts 15%55
Sourcing · counts 10%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 67
Nutrition 71 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more sodium (60 mg) per 1 Tsp
Ingredients 78 · Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); Sugar, 4th ingredient (added sugar, −8); Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (additive, −4)
Processing 55 · Sauce with sugar, preservatives and xanthan gum
Sourcing 50 · Pepper farms are mentioned, but no origin or specific practices are given
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list, but no specific origin or production claims
Contains potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for sugar
Varies by additive−14 for benzoates, sorbates
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Ingredients
Chili Vinegar Garlic Sugar Salt Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Xanthan Gum
8 ingredients 2 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

DOU Sriracha brings the heat with sun-ripened chilies and fresh garlic—bold flavor that plays well with others. Eggs, ramen, fries, or whatever needs a kick: this sauce delivers! Three generations of hot sauce know-how in every bottle, no MSG or artificial preservatives, just real sriracha you can count on. Direct from pepper farms to your table, transparent and tasty. Ingredients Chili, Vinegar, Garlic, Sugar, Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate and Xanthan Gum

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.
Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
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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