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Worcestershire Sauce

Also known as: worcester sauce

Low concern

Worcestershire sauce is a traditional fermented condiment. Concerns are sodium content and the presence of fish (anchovies) as a major allergen requiring declaration.

Found in

4,084 products

What it is

A traditional fermented condiment based on vinegar, molasses, anchovies, tamarind, garlic, onion, and spices.

Umami flavoring sauce.

Why it's flagged

high sodium
fish allergen (anchovies)

What regulators actually say

"Fish is among the major food allergens that must be declared on food labels under FALCPA."

FDA — Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food; allergen labeling required for fish content

European Union — EFSA

Authorized traditional food

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