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Hot Sauce Production The 8th Fastest Growing Industry In The Country, Report Says

Hot Sauce One Of The Fastest-Growing Industries In The Country
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What does hot sauce production have in common with self-tanning, pilates studios and online eyeglass sales? All of these are among the top 10 fastest-growing industries in America, according to a new report from IBIS World [pdf]. Hot sauce comes in at number eight, right above green and sustainable building construction and right below social network game development.

Matthew Yglesias of Slate cheekily determines that based on the IBIS findings, "Hot sauce is, obviously, the future of the American economy." There are actual reasons for hot sauce growth, though. The explosion of hot sauce sales can be traced to demographic shifts, immigration and the growing popularity of spicier ethnic food in the United States, Canada and Japan.

Hot sauce production revenue is growing 9.3% per year, according to IBIS, and has an expected 2012 growth of 4.5%. Over the next five years, the industry revenue is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.1%.

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Hot And Spicy Sauce Ingredients(CLONED)
Original Tabasco Sauce(01 of17)
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www.tabasco.com
Heat: 2.8 out of 5
Main ingredients: Aged red peppers, vinegar
Comments: "Chemical-like taste." "Very vinegary." "Oddly sour."
Goes well with: Tex-Mex food, eggs, pizza, seafood
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Green Tabasco Sauce(02 of17)
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www.tabasco.com
Heat: 2 out of 5
Main ingredients: Jalapeno peppers, vinegar
Comments: "Fresh and vegetal." "Fresher and brighter than the original Tabasco." "Bright heat."
Goes well with: Fish, beef tacos, burritos, steak, guacamole, salsa
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Chipotle in Adobo(03 of17)
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Heat: 3.5 out of 5
Main ingredients: Smoked jalapeno peppers, tomato paste, vinegar, spices
Comments: "Smoky!" "The heat really hits you in the back end." "Great balance of heat and flavor."
Goes well with: Enchilada sauces, chili, pork
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Wasabi(04 of17)
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Heat: 4 out of 5
Main ingredients: Horseradish
Comments: "Strong horseradish flavor that clears the sinuses." "Overwhelmingly horseradish-y."
Goes well with: Sushi, cooked salmon
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Sriracha(05 of17)
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Heat: 3.1 out of 5
Main ingredients: Chili peppers, vinegar, garlic
Comments: "Nice roasted pepper flavor." "Good Asian zip."
Goes well with: Eggs, roasted vegetables, pizza, stir-fry, bibimbap ... anything!
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Madras Curry Paste(06 of17)
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Heat: 2.3 out of 5
Main ingredients: Coriander, tamarind, turmeric, chile pepper
Comments: "This would add classic Indian flavor to anything you add it to." "Many layers of spices." "Lemony and almost floral." "Delicious, but not a lot of bite."
Goes well with: Stews, chicken, curries
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Frank's Red Hot(07 of17)
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www.franksredhot.com
Heat: 2.8 out of 5
Main ingredients: Aged cayenne red peppers, vinegar
Comments: "Tastes just like Buffalo wings." "Mild heat with a vinegar tang." "Salty and savory."
Goes well with: Chicken wings, creamy dips, baked beans, fries (Their motto is "I put that ____ on everything.")
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Pickapeppa(08 of17)
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www.pickapeppa.com
Heat: 2 out of 5
Main ingredients: Tomatoes, onions, sugar, vinegar, mangoes, raisins, tamarinds, peppers and spices
Comments: "Surprisingly sweet." "Nice sweetness with a hint of spice." "Not so hot, but it's got a complex, sweet-sour flavor."
Goes well with: Grilled meat, barbecued chicken, roast chicken, cream cheese
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Harissa(09 of17)
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Heat: 3.5 out of 5
Main ingredients: Chili peppers, serrano peppers, garlic paste, coriander, red chili powder, caraway
Comments: "Tastes like bitter spices." "Spicy with no real discernible flavor." "Pure heat." "Ouch."
Goes well with: Meat or fish stews, couscous, chickpeas, in sandwiches
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Crystal Hot Sauce(10 of17)
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www.baumerfoods.com
Heat: 1.7 out of 5
Main ingredients: Cayenne peppers, vinegar
Comments: "This is like a watered-down version of Frank's Red Hot." "Weak and watery."
Goes well with: Shellfish, chicken wings
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Hot Chinese Mustard(11 of17)
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Heat: 1.8 out of 5
Main ingredients: Vinegar, mustard seeds
Comments: "Not pungent, but nice heat." "Sharp flavor."
Goes well with: Egg rolls, sausage, sandwiches
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Louisiana Hot Sauce(12 of17)
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www.louisianapepper.com
Heat: 2.2 out of 5
Main ingredients: Long cayenne peppers, vinegar
Comments: "Thick and peppery." "Tomatoey, but nice kick."
Goes well with: Fried seafood, po' boys, eggs, gumbo
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Jerk Sauce(13 of17)
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Heat: 1.7 out of 5
Main ingredients: Cane vinegar, cane sugar, scallions, tomato paste, hot peppers, thyme
Comments: "Really nice sweetness, and not too spicy." "Overwhelming juniper flavor." "Tangy but not so hot."
Goes well with: Grilled fish, chicken
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Heinz Chili Sauce(14 of17)
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www.heinzchilisauce.com
Heat: Almost undetectable
Main ingredients: Tomato puree, vinegar, onions, spice
Comments: "Little discernible difference from ketchup." "Maybe too sweet, but good chili flavor."
Goes well with: Cocktail meatballs, French fries, eggs, and it makes a good shrimp cocktail sauce base
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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce(15 of17)
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Heat: Almost undetectable
Main ingredients: Sugar, chili, vinegar, garlic
Comments: "Tastes like sweet and sour sauce." "Sweet and less spicy than I expected."
Goes well with: Chicken, fried fish, egg rolls, Asian dishes, fries
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Texas Pete's Hot Sauce(16 of17)
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www.texaspete.com
Heat: 1.7 out of 5
Main ingredients: 3 peppers, vinegar
Comments: "Bright and fresh." "Not too much flavor, and relatively neutral heat." "Good standard heat."
Goes well with: Tortilla chips, fried chicken, chicken wings
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Thai Red Curry Paste(17 of17)
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Heat: 1.8 out of 5
Main ingredients: Red chili, garlic, onion, lemon grass, galangal, Kaffir lime peel, coriander, cumin
Comments: "Tastes more like 'spice' than 'heat.'" "Herbal." "The kick takes a few seconds to emerge."
Goes well with: Tomato sauces, stews, seafood, thai curries, stir-fries, soups
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