Tartar Sauce

Also listed as Fish Tartar Sauce.

Condiments

This is what the ingredient is.

Tartar sauce is a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce for fish. Labels may say tartar sauce.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is served with fried fish and seafood.

Here is what food agencies say.

FDA condiment labeling applies.

Here is what research has found.

Egg allergens are common in tartar sauce.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Refrigerate after opening.

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 9/21/2026