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Original hot pepper sauce
Original hot pepper sauce by Encona provides 21 kcal per 100 ml, with 0.7 g of sugars and 0.9 g of protein. That is 95% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Hot sauces category and comes in a 220ml pack. Contains: mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal | 120 −82% |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 4.3 −79% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.7 −70% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1 g | 18.6 −94% |
| Total sugars | 0.7 g | 14.9 −95% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 9.5 −100% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.3 −29% |
| Salt | 7.8 g | 3.8 +105% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 686 Hot sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other hot sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
HABANERO MASH (64%) (HABANERO PEPPERS, SCOTCH BONNET PEPPERS, SALT, ACID (ACETIC ACID)), WATER, ACID (ACETIC ACID), SALT, ONION POWDER, MUSTARD, MODIFIED MAIZE STARCH (E1414), STABILISER (XANTHAN GUM). ALLERGY ADVICE: FOR ALLERGENS, SEE INGREDIENTS IN BOLD. HABANERO MASH IS FROM NON-UK SOURCE. ✓
- Allergens
- Mustard
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 220ml
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVeganGreen Dot
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5012389900159
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original hot pepper sauce?
Original hot pepper sauce contains 21 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in Original hot pepper sauce?
Original hot pepper sauce has 0.7 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original hot pepper sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Original hot pepper sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Original hot pepper sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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