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A widely loved condiment, hot sauce is made with three basic ingredients: chilli peppers, salt and vinegar. They can be in a paste or in a liquid form. Hot sauces can be red, brown, or even green, depending on the colour of the chilli peppers used. It is a key condiment in many global cuisines and goes well with a variety of savoury foods.
Every cuisine from Mexican to Thai has its own version. Here are a few types of hot sauces from around the world: Cajun pepper hot sauce, Mexican hot sauce, green pepper sauce,
Health Benefits of Hot Sauce
Hot sauce provides many health benefits. It could reduce bad cholesterol levels, help improve blood vessel health and maintain good heart health. Hot sauce can stimulate blood flow and boost circulation, which helps improve organ functioning. It also prompts your body to produce endorphins, which helps reduce stress and relieve pain.
Here are some of the health benefits of hot sauce:
- Aids in weight loss
- Relieves pain
- Improves digestion
- Boosts immune system
- Has cancer-fighting properties
- Could relieve migraine
- Improves arterial health
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
- Fights against allergies
- Lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol levels
1. Prevents type 2 diabetes: Capsaicin present in the hot sauce may help to prevent hyperinsulinemia. A study found that capsaicin in hot sauce can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
2. Relieves pain: Hot sauce contains capsaicin which is present in peppers used in pain reliever creams. It can soothe pain and help to relax muscles.
3. Fights inflammation: Capsaicin content in the hot sauce may also lower inflammation markers
4. May prevent cancer: The active compound in the chilli peppers may also slow down the growth of certain cancer cells, say studies.
Nutritional Composition of Hot Sauce
100 gm of hot sauce has the following nutritional composition.
| NUTRITIONAL FACT | MEASURE%(DV) |
| Calories | 11 |
| Fat | 0% |
| Sodium | 110% |
| Potassium | 4% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Protein | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 124% |
| Vitamin D | 0% |
| Iron | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 0% |
| Calcium | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 10% |
| Cobalamin | 0% |
How to use hot sauce
Hot sauce is quite versatile as a condiment and can be used alongside anything savoury. If not a dipping sauce, it can also be used as a cooking ingredient or as a marinade. A couple of drops of this spicy sauce is all you need to turn a boring salad around. Even boring old ketchup can be fired up with a whisk of hot sauce. Add it to your scrambled eggs or as an accompaniment to piping hot samosas; the possibilities are endless.
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