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10 Things All Hot Sauce Fans Need to Know About Tapatío

Aug 19 2016 - 4:00pm

If you love food with a kick, chances are you love the deliciously hot flavor of Tapatío [1]. The Mexican-style hot sauce is a staple in many Hispanic homes in the US — and for good reason. Its flavors pair perfectly with everything from tacos [2] to eggs [3] and even pasta [4]. But how much do you really know about the superior brand of spicy? Before you stock up on all its cool must-have merch [5] or purchase a minibottle [6] for your bag, read on for 10 superinteresting facts about Tapatío that will leave you wondering, Frank, who?

  1. Tapatío was founded in Maywood, CA, in 1971 by Mexico-born José-Luis Saavedra, Sr.
  2. It's produced in Vernon [7], CA.
  3. "Tapatío" comes from the word used to identify someone from Guadalajara [8], Mexico.
  4. The brand's slogan [9] is "Es una salsa . . . Muy salsa!"
  5. Its ingredients include: water, red peppers, salt, spices, garlic, acetic acid, xanthan gum, and sodium benzoate.
  6. It's gluten-free, sugar-free, and MSG-free [10].
  7. Besides seven-gram packets you should keep everywhere in case of a hot sauce emergency, you can purchase it [11] in five sizes: five-, 10-, or 32-fluid-ounce bottles and gallon containers!
  8. A new, brighter label [12] was introduced in 1997.
  9. In the US, Doritos, Ruffles, and Fritos all come in a Tapatío flavor as of 2011 [13].
  10. And, no, it doesn't need to be refrigerated [14].

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