Why is Xanthan Gum Used In Hot Sauce

Hot sauce is a beloved condiment that is enjoyed by people all over the world. Whether you like your hot sauce mild or spicy, there is no denying that this flavorful sauce is a staple in many kitchens.

One of the key ingredients that you may find in many hot sauce recipes is xanthan gum. But why is xanthan gum used in hot sauce?

In this blog post, we will explore the reasons behind this common ingredient in hot sauce.

How To Ferment Hot Peppers For Making Hot Sauce

The biggest way to up your hot sauce game is to learn how to ferment hot peppers. During fermentation, tiny microorganisms break down larger compounds into more flavourful smaller compounds. Thus, producing new flavours altogether and enhancing some of the existing flavours of the hot peppers.

Fermentation may sound scary but it is in fact really easy to do.

In short, this is how to ferment hot peppers for hot sauce:

Place hot peppers in a clean mason jar or similar vessel. Create a salt brine of at least 2.5-5% salt content and pour just enough brine to cover the hot peppers. Weigh down the peppers to help keep them under the brine, sometimes they can float. Rest the jar out of direct sunlight for 1 to 2 weeks, or however long you want.

Let’s explore this process in a bit more detail. Also, there is an awesome Fermented Mango Habanero recipe at the bottom of this article so you can try fermenting at home!

A Caribbean Hot Sauce Recipe That Will Make Your Head Sweat

Are you looking for an incredibly spicy, tropical hot sauce recipe to spice up your meals?

This Caribbean hot sauce recipe is easy to make and uses ingredients that are easy to find at most grocery stores.

Plus, the Scotch Bonnets pack a fiery punch that will leave your head sweating!

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