Tabasco is a brand of hot sauce made from tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt. It has a unique flavor profile that makes it a popular condiment worldwide.
Founded in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny on Avery Island, Louisiana.
Initially, McIlhenny grew tabasco peppers and experimented with a recipe for hot sauce.
In 1870, he started selling the sauce in reused cologne bottles.
Tabasco's popularity grew in the late 1800s, and the company expanded its operations.
Today, the McIlhenny family still owns and operates the company, and the sauce is sold in over 180 countries.
Cholula is a hot sauce brand that originated in Mexico. It has a thicker consistency and a milder flavor than Tabasco.
Frank's RedHot is a hot sauce brand that is known for its buffalo wing sauce. It has a tangy flavor that is less vinegary than Tabasco.
Sriracha is a hot sauce brand that originated in Thailand. It has a thicker consistency and a complex flavor that includes garlic and sugar.
Tabasco's flagship hot sauce made from tabasco peppers, vinegar, and salt. It has a bright red color and a vinegary, spicy flavor.
A milder hot sauce made from jalapeno peppers, vinegar, and salt. It has a bright green color and a more savory flavor profile.
A smoky hot sauce made from chipotle peppers, vinegar, and salt. It has a reddish-brown color and a rich, smoky flavor.
Yes, Tabasco sauce is gluten-free.
Tabasco sauce ranges between 2,500-5,000 Scoville units, which is considered medium heat.
Tabasco sauce has a shelf life of up to five years if stored properly.
Yes, Tabasco sauce is vegan as it contains no animal products.
Tabasco sauce pairs well with many foods, especially eggs, pizza, and seafood.