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.. date: 2010-05-24 20:00:49 UTC+01:00 
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I just love Tabasco, really, but its distinct taste coupled with its low heat of only 5000 Scoville makes it often a nonideal choice. [Hot Mamas](http://www.hotmamas.de/ "Hot Mamas") is a German manufacturer of Chili sauces. Despite the fact that their online representation as well as the design of their actual products (see below) leaves a rather dubious impression, the sauce I tried (No 14) is truly excellent. Very tasty, not as dominant as Tabasco (much less vinegar, more garlic, distinct Habenero note), and, most importantly, a [100 000](http://www.hotmamas.de/sauces.html "No 14") Scovilles (in reality, perhaps 30 000, which is still respectable for a sauce free of extracts). Besides, it's available in some of my local grocery stores. 😊 <br />
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![No 14](../images/hot_mamas.jpg)<br />

