Let’s Begin Here

Please enter the Hot Sauce below. Make sure to use the correct spelling.

No result? Try a different variation i.e “tamari sauce” instead of “tamari”.

IngredientSubstitute Information

What Does This Website Do?


The Ingredient Substitute Finder is a tool designed to help you find alternatives for ingredients that you may not have to hand when cooking or baking. It’ll provide a large database of ingredients along with their appropriate substitutes, making it a handy tool for anyone spending time in the kitchen.

For now, the tool only returns result for sauces. As time goes by, we’ll update more categories and inform you on this page.


Common Issues And Their Solutions

Problem: Substitute not showing

Solution: Try other variations of the word i.e instead of “tamari” use “tamari sauce“, or “chili sauce” instead of “chilli sauce“.

Solution: It may be that the tool doesn’t have data for the particular ingredient yet.


How does this work?


To use the Ingredient Substitute Finder:

  1. Enter the ingredient that you are looking for a substitute for in the text field.
  2. Press search to retrieve the substitute data for the ingredient.
  3. A comprehensive table listing all possible substitutions for your ingredient will be displayed right in front of you when the page reloads.
  4. For quick access to the tool, add it to your home screen by following the instructions that pops up after you press the “Install Free App” button.

How Reliable Are The Substitutes?

The substitutions provided by the Ingredient Substitute Finder are highly reliable as we enter them Manually by ourselves. We understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of your recipes, so we’ve ensured all our substitute recommendations are sourced from reputable resources.

The information is compiled from a number of expert chefs, experienced home cooks, and high authority cooking sources such as the Food Network, Serious Eats and America’s Test Kitchen.


Is This Tool Free To Use?


Yes, the Ingredient Substitute Finder tool is 100% free to use. There are no hidden costs or fees for using this tool. It is and will always remain free to use for anyone who loves cooking and baking so feel free to save it to your Homepage.