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Craft Hot Sauce: Heat, Flavor & Mouthfeel

The global hot sauce market is worth over four billion dollars, but the fastest-growing segment isn't Tabasco or Frank's RedHot — it's the premium craft tier. In this episode, we trace the arc from pepper mash to pantry staple, exploring what separates a great sauce from a Scoville bomb. We break down the chemistry of mouthfeel (why butter-based emulsions deliver heat differently than vinegar), the three forces that created the craft hot sauce boom between 2015 and 2017, and the brands — Melinda's, Secret Aardvark, Yellowbird, Torchbearer — that have built real followings. If you've ever…

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