Is Hot sauce (vinegar-based) Low FODMAP?
Low FODMAP
Hot sauce (vinegar-based) is low FODMAP at a serving of 1 tsp (5 g) and is generally well tolerated during the elimination phase.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (5 g) | Low | Class rule |
Thresholds are per sitting. FODMAP load stacks across a meal — two “low” servings of different foods can still add up.
Good to know
Vinegar-based hot sauces (Tabasco, Frank’s) are chili, vinegar and salt — no FODMAP groups at typical splash serves.
Where these numbers come from
- Derivation note: Aged chili pepper + vinegar + salt; no FODMAP-bearing components at culinary splash serves.
- Peer-reviewed paper: Varney J et al. (2017) FODMAPs: food composition, defining cutoff values and international application. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 32(S1):53–61.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
Related foods
This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. FODMAP content varies with ripeness, processing, and brand. Always work with your doctor or a registered dietitian on dietary changes for IBS.