What is Buffalo Sauce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Buffalo Sauce?

Buffalo sauce is a spicy sauce made of oil, hot sauce and seasonings. Its a reddish orange color, with an oily texture and a flavor that is spicy, salty and a little sour. Buffalo sauce is commonly used for deep fried buffalo wings, which are chicken wings. It is also used in a variety of other popular American dishes.

What does Buffalo Sauce Taste Like?

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Ingredients

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

cayenne pepper

Cayenne is a small and moderately hot chili pepper. When mature it is bright red in color and has a thin tapered body that is between 2-3 inches long. On the Scoville heat scale for hot peppers it is considered 'scorching'. Cayenne has a crunch to it when raw, though is best cooked to reduce the heat of the plant, it is also sold as a powder. This hot pepper is used commonly in Central and South America, as well as Africa.

vinegar

Vinegar is made from alcohol. It can be made from wine, fermented apple, grains and other sources. Healthy bacteria is used to ferment this product. The final result is a thin liquid used to season foods. All vinegar is sour. White vinegar has a sharp sour flavor and is clear. Red wine vinegar is a clear red color and tastes a bit more rounded. Balsamic vinegar is dark red or brown and tastes rich, fruity and sour. There are many other kinds of vinegar, each with its own unique flavor profile. Some types of vinegar are suited to specific flavors and cuisines. It is used in sauces and in dishes both sweet and savory.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

soybean oil

Soybean oil is used in many countries around the world and has become extremely popular in the US for its inexpensive price and neutral flavor. Soy oil is considered a vegetable oil and is extracted from soybeans. The color of this thin oil is a translucent golden yellow. Soy oil is used frequently in restaurants for sauteing, grilling and deep frying. It is also used in salad dressings and baked goods.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Buffalo Sauce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon15g

Tablespoon Buffalo Sauce

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	49kcal	2%
Fats	5g	18%
Sat. fats	3g	38%
Mono. Fats	1g	6%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	2g	2%
Sugars	1g	6%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	12mg	11%
Sodium	135mg	17%

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Frank's RedHot Original Buffalo Wings Sauce, 1 gal - 1 Gallon Bulk Container of Buffalo Hot Sauce with a Bold, Spicy Flavor Perfect for Wings, Dressings, Dips and More

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Buffalo Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Buffalo Sauce contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Buffalo Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Buffalo Sauce contains 2 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Buffalo Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Buffalo Sauce contains 5 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Buffalo Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Buffalo Sauce contains 27 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Buffalo Sauce?

There are 49 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Buffalo Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Buffalo Sauce?

There are 92 calories in 1 oz of Buffalo Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Buffalo Sauce?

There are 1479 calories in 1 pound of Buffalo Sauce.