Tabasco'
Not Kosher for Passover
**Not kosher for Passover.**
Original Tabasco sauce (made from tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt) contains distilled vinegar typically derived from corn—a kitniyot grain forbidden by Ashkenazi custom during Passover. It lacks Passover certification (e.g., no OU-P or OK-P hechsher), so it's not considered kosher for the holiday. Some brands offer Passover-approved versions, but standard Tabasco does not.
What is Kosher for Passover?
Foods that are kosher for Passover are foods that do not contain chametz or chametz residues.
What is Chametz?
Chametz is any food containing one of the five grains (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt) that has leavened.
Important Note
The information on this site is general only. Always consult with a rabbi or kosher expert.