Diet :: How to Safely Choose Spicy Sauces, Side Effects, Sugar Content, and Sodium Content Comparison

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Are spicy sauces for dieting really healthy?

You may have heard the phrase, “Spicy food burns fat!” at least once.

People also choose spicy sauces to make dieting foods, which can taste bland and somewhat monotonous, more enjoyable to eat.

Sauces can help control appetite for people who are dieting, but are they always a good choice?

Today, we will compare spicy sauces suitable for dieting and analyze their effects on health.

Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

** Among spicy sauces sold on the market, a total of 20 products were selected and compared by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, consisting of Sriracha sauces (6), chili sauces (3), hot sauces (4), and other spicy sauces (7). **

Spicy sauces,

Can they help with dieting?

Capsaicin effect

Capsaicin, the main ingredient that creates spiciness, has the effect of raising body temperature and promoting metabolism.

Some studies have shown that capsaicin may help promote fat oxidation and reduce appetite.

However, you need to watch out for the sugar and sodium in spicy sauces!

As a result of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s analysis of spicy sauces,

some products had very high sodium content and also contained large amounts of sugar.

In other words, if you choose a spicy sauce for dieting purposes, it is essential to carefully check the ingredients.

Check the label – review the nutrition facts of spicy sauces

Comparing spicy sauces

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

We compared spicy sauces, including sugar and sodium content.

According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety test results, some of the 20 spicy sauce products had very high sugar and sodium content.

Top 3 in sodium (per 100 g) - Please check the products in the photo.

For reference, the WHO (World Health Organization) recommended daily sodium intake for adults is 2,000 mg or less.

Top 3 in sugar (per 100 g) - Please check the products in the photo.

For reference, the WHO (World Health Organization) recommended daily sugar intake for adults is 50 g or less.

A spicy sauce chosen for dieting,

If you ignore the sugar and sodium content, it can actually work against your diet!

Be careful with spicy sauces

Let’s look at the health risk factors of spicy sauces.

Possible damage to the stomach lining

As a result of analyzing the acidity (pH) of spicy sauces, some products were found to have very strong acidity (pH 2.84–3.78). Excessively strong acidity can irritate the stomach lining and may cause gastritis or reflux esophagitis.

This is related to symptoms such as stomach burning, acid reflux, reflux, and sour burping.

So, people with weak stomach health are advised not to consume spicy sauces in excess!

Preservative & tar colorant test results

Fortunately, according to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety test results, E. coli and tar colorants were not detected in any product.

However, some products contained trace amounts of preservatives (such as benzoic acid).

📢 People with weak stomach health are advised not to consume spicy sauces in excess!

Source - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, spicy comparison

Tips for choosing spicy sauces for dieting

✔ Choose products with low sodium and sugar content

✔ Avoid products with a very low pH (high acidity)

✔ Choose products without preservatives or synthetic additives

✔ It is best to consume the sauce in small amounts once or twice a day

Spicy sauces can help with dieting if chosen well, but sodium, sugar, and stomach health must be considered!

If you are concerned about digestive health or want to know more about a dieting meal plan, seek advice from a professional.

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