Tasting notes

On the nose, the opening is frank and spicy, dominated by a sharp vinegar that tickles the nostrils. Immediately after follows a nuance of garlic and smoked paprika evoking a spice market in the sun. A slight lacto-fermented note, inherited from the original Tabasco sauce, brings an unexpected depth, almost cavernous.

On the palate, the attack is lively and tangy, before blossoming into a delicately sweet red jalapeño, whose heat builds gently without ever being aggressive. The salt structures the tasting, while the spices dance on your tongue.

The finish, as brief as it is elegant, fades in a snap of vinegary whip, leaving the palate clean and ready... for a second sip.

Sauce heat level

Tabasco Salsa Picante sauce has a heat level of approximately 2000 units on the Scoville scale, which classifies it among mildly hot sauces. It therefore offers a present but measured heat, ideal for those who like to spice up their dishes without burning their tongue.

Its heat sets in quickly but disappears just as fast, giving way to a slightly vinegary and spicy flavor. Accessible and balanced, it suits both chili beginners and fans of moderately hot sauces looking for a daily spicy touch without excess.

How to use this hot sauce?

Tabasco Salsa Picante sauce is a real asset in the kitchen to spice up your dishes in the blink of an eye. A few drops are enough to add a spicy touch to your tacos, fajitas or nachos, but it pairs just as well with everyday dishes like scrambled eggs, pasta or even soup.

You can also incorporate it into a marinade for meats or fish, or mix it with mayonnaise or yogurt to create a quick and tasty dip sauce.

Versatile and intense, Tabasco sauce is dosed according to your heat tolerance: start gently, taste, then adjust until you find the perfect balance. With it, every bite becomes an explosion of flavors!

The Tabasco brand

With its 157 years of existence (yes, you read that right!), Tabasco has conquered the entire world thanks to its fermented pepper recipe. If you want to learn more about the iconic brand, we have created a page tracing its entire history.