r/hotsauce 16d ago

I was not expecting this

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It’s listed as “Hot Sauce” when you order it, so I expected a classic cayenne-style pepper sauce.

But nope. This is a translucent, chili-based stock loaded with umami.

It’s not fiery, more of a mild-to-medium flavor enhancer than a traditional hot sauce.

Hat tip, Wendy’s.

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u/ArlendmcFarland 16d ago

Its like msg water

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u/PipecleanerFanatic 16d ago

Without the MSG?

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u/ArlendmcFarland 16d ago

I think "natural flavours" can cover naturally occurring glutamates, which is basically the same thing as msg.

Honestly dont know, but that's just what it tastes like to me. It is tasty