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Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Savoury dip with fermented soy beans and sesame oil
Hoisin Dipping Sauce by Tesco provides 147 kcal per 100 g, with 28.7 g of sugars and 1.5 g of protein. That is 20% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Hoisin sauces category and comes in a 290 g pack. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tbs (14 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | 21 kcal | 196 −25% | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 0.3 g | 0% | 1.2 +71% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 +65% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.5 g | 4.3 g | 2% | 44.1 −31% |
| Total sugars | 28.7 g | 4 g | 36.1 −20% | |
| Added sugars | 20.4 g | 2.8 g | 6% | 30.3 −33% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1 −27% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 1.6 −7% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.2 g | 4.5 −74% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 51 Hoisin sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other hoisin sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, sugar, fermented soy bean 12% (_soya_ bean, salt, _wheat_ flour, water), modified maize starch, colour (plain caramel), _sesame_ oil 0.5%, acidity regulator (acetic acid), star anise, five spice powder (tangerine, fennel, szechuan pepper, star anise, clove powder, coriander seed, cardamom seed, cumin seed, cinnamon powder), stabiliser (xanthan gum), salt.
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
- May contain traces
- NutsPeanuts
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 290 g
- Serving size
- 1 tbs (14 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5054269746976
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hoisin Dipping Sauce?
Hoisin Dipping Sauce contains 147 kcal per 100 g and about 21 kcal per serving (1 tbs (14 g)).
How much sugar is in Hoisin Dipping Sauce?
Hoisin Dipping Sauce has 28.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hoisin Dipping Sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Hoisin Dipping Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Hoisin Dipping Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of nuts, peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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