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Hot Sauce Database

Responsive profiles for peppers, sauces, and pairings with quick-read heat, acidity, and sweetness cues.

Find the right bottle fast—whether you’re cooking, gifting, or planning a tasting.

Data at a glance

  • Heat meters: Scoville ranges plus comfort suggestions for sauce volume per serving.
  • Flavor frames: Vinegar, fruit, smoke, and umami indicators so you can predict harmony with the dish.
  • Pairing matches: Tacos vs. ramen vs. grilled vegetables, with cooling sides to keep balance.

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Peppers

From jalapeño to Reaper

Filter by Scoville, flavor notes, and texture to build a flight that climbs in comfort.

Style

Fermented, cooked, fresh

Quick-sort by base style and acidity so every pour fits the dish.

Occasion

Weeknight to festival

Grab crowd-pleasers, travel-friendly bottles, or competition-ready blends.

Quick pulls

  1. Grill night trio: Smoky chipotle, bright jalapeño-cilantro, citrusy habanero.
  2. Noodle bar: Fermented Fresno, Thai bird with lime, mellow coconut-pepper.
  3. Taco tuesday: Salsa verde, roasted arbol, pineapple-mango heat.

Latest Guidebooks

Hot Sauce & Pepper Glossary

Complete A-Z glossary of hot sauce, pepper, and capsaicin terminology. Your ultimate reference for all things spicy.

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Hot Sauce Pairing Guide

Master the art of pairing hot sauces with food. Learn which sauces complement specific dishes for maximum flavor impact.

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Database

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