Is Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce Nightshade Free?

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

Why it's not nightshade free

  • chili powder
  • szechuan pepper

chili powder

Dietitian note

Chili powder is derived from chili pepper, and thus considered a nightshade.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

This hoisin-style sauce offers a sweet-savory, slightly smoky flavor with a thick, glossy texture that coats foods evenly. Commonly used as a dipping sauce, stir-fry flavoring, glaze for meats, or noodle topping. Reviews note consistent flavor and value, while some users describe it as notably overly sweet or excessively viscous.

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Ingredients

BROWN SUGAR, WATER, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE (SOYBEAN, RICE, SALT), SALT, BLACK SESAME PASTE (BLACK SESAME SEEDS), DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MOLASSES, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER), SEASONING BLEND (BLACK PEPPER, CINNAMON, STAR ANISE, CUMIN, CORIANDER SEED, SZECHUAN PEPPER, CARDAMOM), GARLIC POWDER, CHILI POWDER, XANTHAN GUM. CONTAINS SOY, SESAME.

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
SweetSavoryUmamiSalty
Texture
DenseSmooth
Commonly used for
DippingStir FryToppingCooking