Reviewing the Blazing, Burning: Hot Sauces!

Building on my lifelong passion for spicy foods, I explore aisle to aisle, looking for the hottest sauce ever made.  The one that will finally give me the burn I’ve been chasing. A sauce that makes my eyes water and my nose run.  A sauce that makes me sweat and my heart race.  Is that too much to ask?

However, I have been disappointed too many times to count. Most sauces claim to be the “hottest” or the “spiciest” but never seem to live up to the hype.  So, with a spoon dreaming of being full of sauces and a pack of nachos, I started my journey from store to store in search of the hottest hot sauces out there, and here are my favorite picks.

To  incorporate my discovery on account of hot sauces, I rated the following offerings based on price value for money, variants available, gluten-free or vegan-friendly options, additives information, and packaging options. Hoping this helps you to find the one you are looking for!

Only the Hottest ‘Hot Sauces’ Out There!

Tabasco Sauce 

Tabasco sauce broke my spice-o-meter. It is one of the hottest hot sauces. It is tempting, fiery, and blazingly appetizing. It is famous worldwide and is imported into Pakistan therefore, it is not readily available, but it is a must-try for any spice lover.

American Garden Hot Sauce

American Garden Hot Sauce is made with red aged chilies and vinegar in Louisiana Style. It is undoubtedly hot, and spicy. This hit sauce is made in the United States, and since it is imported, it is more pricey and is not widely available as other options. 

Dipitt Tabasco Sauce

Dipitt Tabasco Sauce gets its inspiration from Tabasco’s hot sauce and is surely a budget-friendly option for imported Tabasco hot sauce. Dipitt tabasco sauce is spicy, yet tangy and adds a complex depth of flavors to any food. It is a great hit to add to marinades, Bbq, and fast foods.

Dipitt Buffalo Hot Sauces

Buffalo Hot Sauce is the hottest dipitt sauce.  With the super hot flavoring, the dipitt sauce surely won my spice-o-meter test. It is also affordable and easy to find as well as vegan-friendly and gluten-friendly.

Dipitt Hot Sauce 

Dippit Hot sauce has mild spice flavoring. It is made from aged red peppers, imported from South Africa, giving it an authentic hot sauce taste. It has no additives or artificial coloring. It is also economical and readily available, whereas the brand provides no information if the sauce is gluten-free or vegan-friendly. Although, with the given ingredient list, one can be assured that it is gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Things I Look for Before Buying My Refill of Hot Sauce

Flavoring and Texture

I am a die-hard spice fan, so the hottest and fiercest hot sauce it is, the better it is. Whenever I am picking a new bottle of hot sauce to try, I look for an African-aged red chili and vinegar combination. Instead of having a watery consistency, I prefer that my sauces be smooth and thick.

Packaging Options

Most available options in my list come in non-biodegradable packaging although, I prefer eco-friendly and reusable packaging such as glass jars however only limited brands understand and incorporate sustainable practices.

FAQs

What is in hot sauce?

The basic hot sauce is combined with red chilie, vinegar, and salt. Most hot sauces are fermented to add complex and funky flavors. 

Is hot sauce healthy?

If made with low-sodium and low-sugar content, hot sauces are good for cardiac activity, diabetes, and blood pressure.

Does hot sauce burn belly fat?

Hot sauces have a compound called capsaicin, which is known to boost metabolism. However, hot sauces alone do not help in losing weight.