Chipotle and Jalapeño Peppers – one chilli or two?
Hang on, these are not the same thing; Jalapeños are the things in a jar that I put on my nachos and Chipotle is in my favourite hot sauce (hint: it´s TheSauceMan Beetroot and Chipotle), so what's the scoop? Well
Tabasco – the world’s best-known hot sauce
Tabasco is probably the world’s most recognisable hot sauce, available in over 195 countries and sells a staggering 700,000 bottles every day. What is the origin of Tabasco hot sauce? The company was founded in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny. He started the
Sriracha
What is Sriracha? Contrary to what you might think, Sriracha isn’t a brand of sauce, it’s a style of sauce. There is much debate around the origins of Sriracha, but we can confidently trace the original recipe back to 1949 and
The Bird´s Eye Chili – Small but punchy
The Bird’s eye chili or Capsicum annuum is one of the most commonly found chilies in the world. The name remains somewhat of a mystery, as the appearance of the chili is similar to a birds beak, not a birds eye (unless
Carolina Reaper – One of the hottest peppers in the universe
If you really like to suffer in the name of your art and have no fear (or a functioning intellect) then the Carolina Reaper might be up your street. What is the Carolina Reaper? What does it taste like? Guinness World Records
Chilli Habanero/ Scotch Bonnets – The King of Chili Peppers
In my humble opinion, the Habaneros are undoubtedly the king of chilli peppers. They are a great all round chilli; enticing appearance, great taste and a spicy but-not-too-powerful heat level. Where is the Habanero pepper from? The name Habanero comes from the