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Alcohol-Based Hot Sauces

The 'Swamp Dragon' Hot Sauce Base is Made with Spirits Instead of Vinegar

— January 26, 2018 — Lifestyle
At the Winter Fancy Food Show, Swamp Dragon set itself apart as a new and noteworthy hot sauce brand—one that sets itself apart with a unique hot sauce base. While many hot sauces are made with vinegar to increase the acidity, preserve the product and unite the ingredients, Swamp Dragon favors spirits like bourbon, tequila, rum and vodka instead.

Like any classic hot sauce, these inventive products may be used to enhance everything from pizza and tacos to cocktails. The Vodka Dragon is said to have the "purest pepper flavor of any hot sauce in the world," while The Bourbon Dragon boasts a flavor that is sweet and smoky.

Swamp Dragon was developed with food scientists and students alike, as part of Louisiana State University’s Ag Center Food Incubator.
Trend Themes
1. Alcohol-based Hot Sauce - Using spirits instead of vinegar in hot sauce, allowing for unique flavor profiles and potential collaborations with distilleries and mixologists.
2. Gourmet Hot Sauce - Creating hot sauce blends with high-quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles catering to foodies and culinary enthusiasts.
3. University-led Food Development - Using collaboration with academic institutions or research centers to bring unique products to market and foster innovation in food and beverage creation.
Industry Implications
1. Spirits and Distilleries - The unique flavors in alcohol-based hot sauces creates an opportunity for distilleries to partner with hot sauce makers or develop their own hot sauce products.
2. Food and Beverage Manufacturing - Partnering with hot sauce makers to offer unique and gourmet flavor offerings in the condiment space.
3. Culinary Education - Incorporating unique hot sauce blends into culinary education programs and courses to enhance cooking and flavor knowledge.
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