Food History: Hot Sauce

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Hot sauce has been around for thousands of years. How did we go from medicinal chili sauce used by the Aztecs to Sriracha and Tabasco?
Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking hot sauce. Can YOU handle this spicy food staple?
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@Obiwancolenobi 2 жыл бұрын

Secret Aardvark is my current favorite hot sauce. It's Portland-based, too!

@jasondahlen9555 2 жыл бұрын

Secret Aardvark is excellent. Very tomato-y, but super flavorful with just the right amount of heat. Also give Yellowbird a try. Very good, but different.

@theannaedition2252 2 жыл бұрын

Just visited Portland a couple weeks ago and was recommended it - so good! Bought a bottle to bring home with me.

@MentalFloss 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I need this now?

@Acroanidd 2 жыл бұрын

For those of you who are unable to locate this wonderful sauce in your local grocery store. Fear not. Lowes Hardware stores seems to have them in their grilling sections throughout the country. Such a wonderful sauce. very flavorful, perfect amount of heat, goes on literally everything. Cheers!

@redline1916 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it being from Portland matt- Oh, I know why, LOL

@scottgates4979 2 жыл бұрын

Sriracha sauce on scrambled eggs with cheese. YUM 😋

@peterjones701 2 жыл бұрын

I love Padd Thai! I can't wait for that episode!

@justinhicks306 2 жыл бұрын

Love the shirt, Quagmire. Giggity, giggity.

@happymonk4206 Жыл бұрын

I love different hot sauces and spicy salsas. Spicy foods are something I really enjoy. Although I don't like it extremely hot, like melting metal hot. It has to have flavor and not just nuclear hot.

@reboronib4707 2 жыл бұрын

Found Marie Sharp 's in Belize several years ago. Great that it now widely available here.

@jovanweismiller7114 2 жыл бұрын

I think we have eight or nine different hot sauces in the fridge right now, including Tabasco and Cholula. I'm currently out of Sriracha. Need to get to the store!

@ToyKeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I like almost every hot sauce and salsa I've ever tried... except for Sriracha. I don't know what exactly makes it different, but about an hour after eating it, I end up rolling around in pain for hours. It's like I have a duodenal allergy or something.

@jovanweismiller7114 2 жыл бұрын

@@ToyKeeper I'm sorry for you. I love it!

@ToyKeeper 2 жыл бұрын

@@jovanweismiller7114 I have no idea why it happens. Sriracha-flavored foods don't do it, other hot sauces don't do it (even much hotter ones), salsas, peppers, etc. It's just the bottled Sriracha. So Cholula is what I normally slather all over everything... especially the chipotle flavor or the green flavor. It's so mild though, it's really more of a flavoring than a hot sauce.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

Hot sauces don't need refrigeration, do they?

@frisco9568 8 ай бұрын

You should try El yucateco and Valentina🇲🇽

@alexandrashands 2 жыл бұрын

watching this while eating macaroni and cheese spiked with siracha

@Jimberrley 2 жыл бұрын

Sriracha

@Mandyxthexevil 2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!! I spike mine with Cholula!!

@justinw.3422 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this with Valentina hot sauce and chicken bog

@ryanchavarin6498 Жыл бұрын

Delicious

@dopestgamer5686 2 жыл бұрын

I’m apple fed by how he pronounces capsaicin

@amye1642 2 жыл бұрын

6:53 plate of soup?! The past was chaos.

@andie_pants 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I tried some ghost pepper chips last night and darn near felt high after the blind panic subsided. 🔥🥵🔥

@kookverslaving 2 жыл бұрын

those were likely the endorphins that are released when having that hot sensation

@IoEstasCedonta 2 жыл бұрын

Those are great, but you have to learn to eat them one at a time, because they come on slowly and you do NOT want them to accumulate. Also, you have to be careful biting into them, because the powder's a little loose and you really, really do not want it in your eyes.

@vominator 2 жыл бұрын

sriracha is pretty much the dollar store ketchup of hot sauce. more power to them for selling trash to fanbois. Chinese hot sauces...smoked or deep fried peppers...fermented stuff..that's where its at

@Aco747lyte 2 жыл бұрын

I love Dave's Insanity Sauce! 😋

@hbanana7 2 жыл бұрын

Hot sauce is a food group.

@warrenphilips8441 2 жыл бұрын

5:32 "It became a way to add flavor to tasteless [sh*t] food." I listened to this 3 times and I'm convinced he's referencing caca flavored rancid meat, not boats. Also, I agree completely. If food dishes were like different pieces of music, spicy food would be jamming a needle in your ear.

@heliouy 2 жыл бұрын

What about harissa ? North of Africa hot sauce ?

@graphosxp 2 жыл бұрын

Caliente!

@thomasbrown8468 2 жыл бұрын

My friend makes his own I’m going to try

@WestSyde303 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, a plate of soup?????

@mike79patton 2 жыл бұрын

I love Huy Fong foods Garlic Chili Paste.

@Richard_Jones 2 жыл бұрын

I love Huy Fong Sriracha but unfortunately in Europe they've banned the use of one of the preservatives that goes into it, so it's disappeared from our shops. I have to make do with Bang Bang Sriracha, which is ok but no Huy Fong.

@prospero021 2 жыл бұрын

The town of Sri-racha is not in South-East Thailand. The region is known as Eastern Thailand. There are 3 original brands of sriracha sauces still in production today. Also Nam-prik literally translates to chilli-water or chilli sauce, and is similar meaning to the indonesian word sambal. There are many different kinds but all have chilli in them.

@CaptainPIanet 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode!

@cavv0667 2 жыл бұрын

#FTLOHS!!! We're Here!

@Ratryoshka 2 жыл бұрын

Being Indonesian im always up for all kinds of spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶

@CrystalWilliamsoncoach 2 жыл бұрын

Love Pad Thai! I go to a great Thai restaurant near my house too often!! I need to be able to cook it from scratch myself. Following this to find out more

@breadman32398 2 жыл бұрын

alternative history where fugu fish neurotoxin is considered spicy while chili peppers are lethal.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

How to put out the fire? No dairy for me. I use bananas.

@amye1642 2 жыл бұрын

5:34 OoOooo, SHIP food. Thought you said something else...

@h7opolo 2 жыл бұрын

soothing tone

@austinzimmerman6721 2 жыл бұрын

Chalulu deserves to be #1 that shit is delicious

@rafaelcisneros562 2 жыл бұрын

You will not find any Tapatio in any Mexican household, as it is American, El Yucateco is 100% Mexican along with Del Amor and Valentina.

@mike79patton 2 жыл бұрын

Valentina extra hot for me, please!

@deboralee1623 2 жыл бұрын

Scoville looks like he got a mouthful of hot sauce, but didn't know what to do with it: swallow or spit.

@Doping1234 2 жыл бұрын

chilis as a cure for stomach aches? Rather the cause :D

@grumblefkitty 2 жыл бұрын

When I was pregnant, bell peppers soothed my heartburn, and were one of very few foods that didn’t give me some to begin with. It’s been 17 years, and I still have a tendency to at least try some pepper when my tummy’s unhappy.

@joedennehy386 9 ай бұрын

Yogurt is the best heat calming product, milk second. Its why india has raita

@natureisreality 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Should check out the role of the PuckerButt pepper company in contemporary chile history.

@hughdanielson 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever get to Cincinnati, ask about Jungle Jim's international market where you will find the great wall of hot sauce.

@warrenbuffet2848 Жыл бұрын

cool to see also normal people having a panik attack from that stuff.

@FU-Utube 2 жыл бұрын

10 different hot sauces in my fridge 🙂

@sadib100 2 жыл бұрын

I misheard "tasteless ship food" as "tasteless shit food."

@MentalFloss 2 жыл бұрын

Editing the video, I heard it this way the first 5 times.

@AnyZee 2 жыл бұрын

Same 😅

@AnyZee 2 жыл бұрын

@@MentalFloss 🤣

@FU-Utube 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think there's a difference

@justwannagrill8548 Жыл бұрын

Ty Europeans for bringing peppers to the world

@The_Other_Ghost 2 жыл бұрын

Tabasco... Made ON AVERY ISLAND.

@callmedavid9696 2 жыл бұрын

Do Vegemite!

@MentalFloss 2 жыл бұрын

Hahah oo interesting one. Are you from down under, by any chance?

@callmedavid9696 2 жыл бұрын

@@MentalFloss sure am

@UrvineSpiegel 2 жыл бұрын

I don't mess with any of that crazy spice stuff. I saw a guy throw themselves out a second story window to make the pain stop. Somehow it did give him relief.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

Capsaisin is the best way to deal with back pain. Just don't use it right after a shower!

@alexandrashands 2 жыл бұрын

maybe after pad thai a history of macaroni and cheese?

@TupacHasMyBike 2 жыл бұрын

That last part hit different. Had my first ulcer today doctor says it’s from the hot sauce but I hope it’s not because I can’t remember a day without hot sauce lol

@lightbox617 9 ай бұрын

In the Western worlds,, most of us know "hot sauce" as Tabasco; bitter and dank It took me a long time to graduate to Louisiana Christal, Texas Pete's Chilula. Somehow, the entire idea of spice never go to New Jersey. Generally food here is fast, cheap and flavorless

@Disambiguation144 Жыл бұрын

MMMMMMMM

@redofspades 2 жыл бұрын

How did the Asians get hot sauce then? and i'm Mexican, tortilla being of indigenous origin is a tall tale, tortillas started in Northern Mexico, so did tacos and quesadillas, you won't find a taco stand in Southern Mexico.

@AnyZee 2 жыл бұрын

That shirt is too hot to handle, Justin! 🥵

@sixtylimes 2 жыл бұрын

kap-say-sn

@luckyloonies4378 2 жыл бұрын

Chicken is a type of birds/dinosaurs. Can someone please try to grow chili from the chili seeds that have been through the digestive system of a chicken. May be it is also a good idea to feed your chicken with grains first and then use their poo as seeds. Since birds won't destroy the seed that they have ate, then there should be no seed eating birds/dinosaurs in the world. Both birds/dinosaurs and mammals can be seed dispersers or seed consumers.

@zhendevin 2 жыл бұрын

The most surprising information here is how to pronounce capsaicin…

@MentalFloss 2 жыл бұрын

The other pronunciation is totally acceptable, but when we saw an expert in the field use that pronunciation we figured we'd go with it!

@Riz2336 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I love hot sauces and peppers

@AddilynneLastname 2 жыл бұрын

"plate of soup" - wtf? who eats soup off a plate? that's seems odd

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Soup is a dish that you eat from a bowl.

@vuksmiljic6772 2 жыл бұрын

Or deep fraing.

@starei007 2 жыл бұрын

🌶hot topic🌶

@TheAvsouto 2 жыл бұрын

It's not just humans who can learn to tolerate peppers. I have a dog whose loves to steal my food from the plate when I don't watch over it. When I got covid I abused on pepper sauce because of anosmia. One day I found him licking my plate after I was done with it and making a horrible expression. But after a few weeks the bastard start not only eating ultra spicy food but also preferring it then not spicy food.

@MentalFloss 2 жыл бұрын

LOL at the (I'm reading it as loving?) use of "the bastard" and the image of the dog going to town on some hot wings.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

@@MentalFloss Wouldn't the chicken bones be dangerous for dogs?

@joanhoffman3702 2 жыл бұрын

Cool wallpaper! And I’d say there is a difference between hot sauce rated for its heat and spicy sauce rated for its flavor. I personally don’t see the appeal of consuming hot chilies just to consume hot chiles, but that’s me! 🤣

@cascorick8253 2 жыл бұрын

Hot chilis have a municipal purpose, they're very hot but they're very flavorful, they're wonderful for your respiratory system, and your digestive system! Google it you'll be surprised what they do for you!

@rparl 2 жыл бұрын

I had heard that animal based fat was the key to neutralizing the heat. I suppose a test using ghee verses heavy cream or skim milk could ascertain what works.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

No animal fat or dairy for this vegan. I use bananas. They work really well.

@Kristonia69 2 жыл бұрын

First

@jnm2088 2 жыл бұрын

we still eat salsa on tortillas like that

@bunnyontherocks 2 жыл бұрын

Especially handmade tortillas fresh off the comal with a fresh salsa. Omg it's one of the most divine things to exist!

@skasev 2 жыл бұрын

Ship food 😂

@daveslave7858 2 жыл бұрын

lol "peeri peeri" its perry like cherry

@cantorcarl 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of Pad Thai. Been to Thailand on many occasions, and I prefer Pahd See Ew.

@sjpeterson5520 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Pssst, you need a better shirt, or at least iron the collar 😉

@EdgarRodriguez-br7sn 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot the most common used hot sauce bottle, Valentina. 🧐

@vuksmiljic6772 2 жыл бұрын

Do lard and fat.

@MentalFloss 2 жыл бұрын

Oo yes! We had "fat" as a topic a long time ago (olive oil, lard, butter) but then forgot about it. Adding it back to the list!

@jasondahlen9555 2 жыл бұрын

Cry Baby Craig's is my favorite hot sauce, and it's local here in Minnesota.

@stimmythekid 2 жыл бұрын

Pickled habañero and garlic 🙏 always have a bottle in my fridge!

@tkdyo 2 жыл бұрын

The most shocking fact in this video to me is that Tabasco is not in the top 3 of hot sauces in the US. I see that stuff everywhere but I have to agree that the other ones mentioned in the video are better. it is too vinegary for me.

@WestSyde303 2 жыл бұрын

He is basing it off insta cart sales. So it's flawed

@Valcgo 2 жыл бұрын

I miss Hank Green! His jokes were just so natural and funny. This person's feet seem too small to fit Hank's shoes.

@grumblefkitty 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think Hank ever did Mental Floss, did he?

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

@@grumblefkitty One of the Green brothers did.

@grumblefkitty 2 жыл бұрын

@@someguy2135 yah, that would be John.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

@@grumblefkitty Right. Thanks.

@jennythebean9117 2 жыл бұрын

Alaskan Bullwhip is the best hot sauce

@Obiwancolenobi 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy stuff. Using Bullkelp to make so many kinds of foods! Pickles, hot sauces, etc.

@cascorick8253 2 жыл бұрын

The best way to keep your mouth from burning is not to breathe through it! Just Like Oxygen makes a fire burn, it also makes your mouth burn, when you start eating peppers just open your mouth long enough to stuff another pepper in it! And that's how you do that!

@taklamakan154 2 жыл бұрын

Second

@David-ol6fw 2 жыл бұрын

This video supposedly on the history of hot sauces focuses almost entirely on asian and colonial history when it should focus on Indigenous history, you know, the people who domesticated chilli peppers and creators of hot sauces. Also, they're Mexica, not "Aztec" Please do better Mental Floss.

@bunnyontherocks 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit disappointed as well. :( Mexico alone has numerous variations on hot sauces (salsa macha being my favorite and apparently unknown to most of the US!). I can only imagine that there other amazing salsas south of Mexico that I have yet to try. :)

@katnip266 2 жыл бұрын

It's only a 10 minute video... Maybe they'll do a part II though