TABASCO®
A spicy sauce made from red peppers, vinegar, and salt with a distinctive peppery, slightly tart flavor and a bright burning aftertaste. Used as a seasoning for meat dishes, soups, appetizers, and seafood—just a few drops are enough to add heat. When substituting with another hot sauce, keep in mind that Tabasco has a more delicate taste and liquid consistency, making it easier to portion.
Micronutrients
per 100 ml
Minerals
Vitamins
About
A sharp red liquid in a characteristic narrow bottle is not just a condiment, but a tool for those who want to add fire to any dish. Its sharp, piercing taste can revive a boring dish with just one or two drops, but it requires respect and caution when using.
Aroma and flavor
The main quality of this sauce is its intensity. The heat starts instantly, giving the body no time to adapt. The taste is sharp, almost one-dimensional, without complex fruity or smoky notes. It is pure, concentrated heat that does not mask, but rather emphasizes other flavors in the dish. The acidity in the composition adds sharpness and helps the sauce work as a preservative.
Role in dishes
This is not a main ingredient, but a final touch. A few drops will transform an omelet, soup, meat dish, or seafood. The sauce is perfect for spicy cocktails — the classic Bloody Mary is unthinkable without it. On the table, it works as an individual heat regulator: each guest decides for themselves how many drops to add.
Pairings
- Tomato dishes and sauces — spiciness enhances the natural acidity of tomatoes
- Seafood — oysters, shrimp, crabs appreciate the piquancy
- Eggs — from simple fried eggs to complex omelets
- Avocado and guacamole — spiciness contrasts with creamy softness
- Cocktails based on vodka and tomato juice
- Cheese and dairy dishes — spiciness cuts through the richness
Selection and Storage
Choose sauce in a glass bottle — this guarantees the preservation of taste and quality. Check the expiration date: although sauce is stored for a long time thanks to its acidity, a fresh product is always better. The bottle should be hermetically sealed.
Store at room temperature in a dark place, away from direct sunlight. After opening, the sauce retains its quality for months. Does not require refrigeration, but cold will not harm it. The main thing is to keep the bottle in an upright position so the sauce does not leak from under the cap.
Remember: this is a seasoning for those who appreciate heat, not one that masks the taste of food. Start with one drop — you can always add more, but you cannot remove it.
Nutrition
per 100 ml
- Calories
- 11 kcal
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Fat
- 0.5 g
- Carbs
- 1.6 g
Micronutrients
per 100 ml
Macronutrients
- Fiber
- 0.63 g
- Sugars
- 0.137 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.111 g
- Monounsaturated fat
- 0.064 g
- Polyunsaturated fat
- 0.421 g
- Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Water
- 99.929 g
Minerals
- Sodium
- 664.65 mg
- Potassium
- 134.4 mg
- Calcium
- 12.6 mg
- Magnesium
- 12.6 mg
- Phosphorus
- 24.15 mg
- Iron
- 1.22 mg
- Zinc
- 0.17 mg
- Copper
- 0.08 mg
- Manganese
- 0.11 mg
- Selenium
- 0.5 mcg
Vitamins
- Vitamin A (RAE)
- 86.1 mcg
- Vitamin D
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.01 mg
- Vitamin K
- 0.2 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 4.73 mg
- Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
- 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- 0.19 mg
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
- 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B9 (folate, DFE)
- 2.1 mcg
- Vitamin B12
- 0 mcg
Measures and weight
- 1 tbsp
- 15.8 g
- 1 tsp
- 5.3 g
- 1 cup
- 262.5 g
Measure calculator
- Weight
- 100 g
- Calories
- 10 kcal

