# Super Spicy Sweeteners Mike's Hot Honey Packs a Lot of Heat into a Traditional Condiment By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/mikes-hot-honey/104957/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/mikeshothoney?ref=ls_profile) If you're a spice-meister or heat-seeker, look no further than Mike's Hot Honey to satisfy your cravings. Michael Kurtz, the founder and chef behind Mike's Hot Honey, has re-created a classic condiment and kicked it up a notch. This fiery food-topper is a combination of [sweet and spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-chili-jam); the three main ingredients in the recipe are honey, chili peppers and vinegar. However, Mike doesn't skimp on the spice -- he specifically created this condiment for hot heads, packing the product with chili peppers. This tasty topper gives a flavorful punch to [plain pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-murphys-and-mikes-hot-honey) and lacking lunches,,and even makes you scream on ice cream! Mike's Hot Honey is definitely a "buzz-worthy" new condiment which is sure to "bee" a flavor-booster to bland foods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fiery Food Toppers:** The trend of creating spicy condiments that add flavor and heat to various foods. - **Sweet and Spicy Combinations:** The trend of combining sweet and spicy flavors in condiments to create unique taste experiences. - **Gourmet Condiment Innovations:** The trend of reimagining traditional condiments with high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has opportunities to create and market innovative spicy condiments. - **Gourmet Foods:** The gourmet foods industry can explore the creation of unique sweet and spicy condiment combinations. - **Flavor Enhancers:** The flavor enhancer industry can develop gourmet condiments that add heat and flavor to various dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beverage-Ready Hot Honey Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-syrup.md) - [Hot Honey Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-almonds.md) - [Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honeys.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Pizza Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikeys-late-night-slice.md) - [Hot Honey Drink Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juice-it-up-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Sweetened Extra-Spicy Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utz-mikes-hot-honey-extra-hot.md) - [Spicy Sweet Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peach-cobbler-factory-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Delicious Hot Honey Formulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drizzle-hot-honey.md) - [Ultra-Flavorful Hot Honey Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-hive.md)