Hoisin Sauce
Also listed as Chinese Hoisin and Peking Sauce.
Condiments
This is what the ingredient is.
Hoisin sauce is a sweet-savory Chinese condiment. Labels may say hoisin sauce.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is brushed on meats, used in stir-fries, and served with Peking-style dishes.
Here is what food agencies say.
Asian-style sauces fall under FDA labeling and allergen rules.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared soy, wheat, or sesame can drive hoisin sauce recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Check soy and wheat allergen statements.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/18/2026