Is Bens Original Cantonese Sauce Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain nightshades.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • yellow pepper
  • red pepper

yellow pepper

Dietitian note

Most peppers, including jalapenos and chilis, are nightshades. However, black and white pepper are derived from peppercorns and thus are not nightshades.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

red pepper

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Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Onions, Modified Maize Starch, Red Pepper (2.9%), Yellow Pepper (2.9%), Baby Corn (2.2%), Vinegar, Soy Sauce (1.7%) (Water, Soy Beans, Wheat, Salt), Mushrooms (1.4%) (Black Mushrooms), Ginger (1.0%), Garlic (0.8%), Salt, Colour (Plain Caramel), Natural Flavouring (contains Celery), Yeast Extract, Spices, Sunflower Oil

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Where to buy

Bens Original Cantonese Sauce is available at 1 retailer

Ocado

About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
GarlickySavoryUmamiSalty
Texture
ThickSmooth
Commonly used for
CookingStir FryDippingMarinading