Is General Tso's Sauce Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain nightshades.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • organic red bell peppers
  • organic crushed red peppers
  • organic tomato paste

organic red bell peppers

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

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Description

A thick, glossy sauce featuring bold sweet-spicy and tangy notes; commonly used to coat fried proteins, toss with stir-fried vegetables, glaze roasted meats, or serve as a dipping condiment. Reviewers commonly cite convenient consistency, authentic restaurant-like flavor, and occasional comments about sweetness or spice intensity and packaging ease in stores.

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Ingredients

Filtered Water, Organic Sugar, Organic Tamari Sauce (Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt), Organic White Vinegar, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Tomato Paste, Organic Ginger Puree, Organic Garlic, Organic Sesame Oil, Organic Red Bell Peppers, Organic Dried Garlic, Salt, Organic Onions, Organic Crushed Red Peppers

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Where to buy

General Tso's Sauce is available at 1 retailer

Wegmans

About this product

Sauce · Liquid

Flavor
SweetSavoryGarlickySpicy
Texture
ThickSmooth
Commonly used for
CookingMarinadingDippingStir Fry