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California Hot Sauce Solutions

Get to know California Hot Sauce Solutions, one bottle at a time. Compare the lineup and make a little room in your pantry.

2 bottlesHeat: Mild to MediumNotes to explore: cumin, fermented pepper, garlic
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Pequín, árbol, New Mexico and guajillo chiles are seasoned with cumin, oregano and several peppercorn varieties.

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Flavor & heat
El Tapalula Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 1/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Fermented Fresno and cayenne make this sriracha savory and tangy, with white wine vinegar and garlic.

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Flavor & heat
Sir Atcha: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A place to start, not a universal best-of list. Compare notes and follow each bottle’s links for ingredients and buying options.