Here is a list of some additives that can be found in some hot sauces. We prefer all natural hot sauces but this list will let you know what those other things are in your hot sauce.
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species, in which it functions as a vitamin. It is also known as Vitamin C.
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider and baked goods. It can also be found in the ingredients list of many dried fruit products. In addition, herbal dietary supplement products generally contain potassium sorbate, which acts to prevent mold and microbes and to increase shelf life, and is used in quantities at which there are no known adverse health effects.
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water. Sodium benzoate is a preservative. It is used most prevalently in acidic foods such as salad dressings, carbonated drinks, jams and fruit juices, pickles and condiments.
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide used as a food additive and rheology modifier. It is produced by fermentation of glucose or sucrose by the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. After a fermentation period, the polysaccharide is precipitated from a growth medium with isopropyl alcohol, dried, and ground into a fine powder. Later, it is added to a liquid medium to form the gum.