What is the hottest chili pepper in the world?

Le Pepper X, couronné piment le plus fort du monde par le livre Guinness des records. L'hybride américain Pepper X a battu le record du piment le plus fort au monde.

What is the Scoville scale?

The Scoville scale is the unit of measurement for chili peppers. We have dedicated several articles on the Scoville scale , but we have also established a top 20 of hot sauces on the Scoville scale as well as a ranking of chili peppers on the Scoville scale to help you find your way around.

How many chili peppers exist and which ones?

There are more than 2500 different chili peppers because varieties cross-pollinate very easily. The most commonly used varieties in sauces are: habanero pepper, chipotle pepper, jalapeno pepper, trinidad scorpion pepper, jolokia pepper, aji amarillo pepper, and of course the carolina reaper pepper.

A hot sauce is a preparation made with chili peppers and vinegar to which various other ingredients are added depending on the desired result (garlic, onion, curry, ginger, etc...) We have selected several hundred to help you find your favorite!

Do hot sauces make you gain weight?

Absolument pas, les sauces piquantes ne contiennent que très peu de matière grasse, et pour la plupart pas du tout, il s'agit de purée de piment associée à du vinaigre (le conservateur) et des épices.

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Tartare is to French cuisine what sashimi is to Japanese cuisine! But it's not just beef tartare, be careful!

Beef tartare

The most iconic recipe, beef tartare is highly appreciated. It consists of eating raw beef cut very finely with a knife preferably!

The secret of tartare is the seasoning. There are many ways to season it. Salt and pepper of course; shallot, onion, capers, pickles, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce!

We suggest here trying a different hot sauce than the famous Tabasco to flavor your tartare differently. Depending on individual tastes, you'll need to adjust the different sauces to avoid getting a tartare that's too strong, which is why we've selected medium-strength sauces to avoid beginner mistakes!

Marie Sharp's hot habanero sauce: this medium/strong sauce is ideal for tartare, the carrot brings sweetness to the sauce and its strength is perfectly controlled.
Tabasco garlic: the fresh touch of Tabasco is a classic, but have you ever tried it with garlic? The tartare will take on a very pleasant garlic flavor.
Queen Majesty Habanero coffee: for those who like well-spiced originality.
Cholula: This very mild but sugar-free sauce is ideal for tartare lovers who don't want too much spice.
Bravado black garlic sauce: a powerful black garlic sauce that will bring umami to your steak tartare.
Killer chipotle: For a smoked and very spicy beef tartare (be careful for a strong tartare you'll need to pour about ten drops per person)
Hellicious jolokia puree: The jolokia and its roasted notes accompany beef tartare very well. Be careful to dose very wisely! (no more than 2-3 drops)

Add a smoky and slightly spicy touch to your tartare as if it had been smoked on the barbecue while remaining raw thanks to a chipotle pepper sauce.

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Fish tartares

It's not just meat obviously for making tartares, we must not forget fish (tuna, salmon, red mullet, hake, pollock, etc.) The recipe is slightly different, we recommend turning rather to fruity and tangy sauces. Smoked sauces should be avoided and it's preferable to turn to fresher hot sauces such as:

Marie Sharp's green habanero: superb with white fish.
Hellicious jalapeno puree: the citrusy touch of jalapeno pepper will bring a lot of freshness.

For ceviche (dish originating from Peru: crustaceans, raw shellfish marinated in citrus) the Aji Amarillo from Hellicious sauce is ideal because it's an emblematic pepper of Peruvian culture. Its natural passion fruit flavor and moderate spiciness pair perfectly with scallops for example.

You will also find below a wider choice of hot sauces that combine wonderfully with raw or cooked seafood:

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