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The Great Condiment Divide - Hot Sauce vs. Salsa: What is the Actual Difference?

Is it a liquid salsa or a chunky hot sauce? We break down the four key pillars that separate a smooth, fermented hot sauce from...

Quantifying the Fire: The Scoville Scale Explained: How a Pharmacist Quantified Fire

Ever wondered what a "Scoville Unit" actually is? Join Shane for a trip back to 1912 to meet Wilbur Scoville, the pharmacist who used sugar...

How to Cool Your Mouth Down After Eating Spicy Food

Mouth on fire? Put down the water glass! We explain the chemistry of the "capsaicin burn" and why reaching for water is like throwing petrol...

The Spicy Science - 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Hot Sauce

Is hot sauce actually a "superfood"? From the "chilli high" of natural endorphins to boosting your metabolism by 8%, we break down the proven science...

Does Hot Sauce Need to be Refrigerated?

"Do I need to keep this in the fridge?" It’s the #1 question we get at the market. Shane dives into the ancient science of...

The Craft Condiment Revolution

Stop settling for thin, one-dimensional heat. We’re diving deep into the craft of small-batch hot sauce. No xanthan gum, no artificial extracts—just real ingredients and...

Spice Up Your Day with Little Red's Chili Con Carne Recipe

There’s nothing quite like a homemade chili con carne recipe with a kick. Here’s a simple hot sauce recipe to spice up homemade Irish chili.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Hot Sauce

Ever wondered if Sriracha is just a hipster version of hot sauce or why Buffalo sauce is the life of the party? Dive into 'The...

The Best Cocktails to Make This Christmas

Easy Christmas Dinner with Roast Turkey & Ham

It's nearly the most wonderful time of the year, and that means it's time to break out the recipes for a classic Christmas dinner. This...

An Introduction To Small Batch Hot Sauce Production

Introduction Hot sauce is a great gift. It’s also a great business. If you think that you have an idea for a small batch hot...

Fermented Food Products and The Health Benefits

•Fermented foods are made by allowing bacteria or yeast to break down the sugars and starches in food, resulting in the production of lactic acid.•...