Estimated Heat Level3/5 MediumHottest recognized pepper: Chocolate HabaneroEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 562,500 SHUProduct research: view maker source · High confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
BEBlack Eyed Susan Spice Co.
Death By Chocolate (Hot)
Earthy, dessert-like profile. Suggested for chicken & wings, tacos, breakfast & eggs.
Official ingredient list3/5 heat profileAvailable now
Availability checkedAug 2, 2026
Ingredient reviewSep 23, 2026
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01Taste DNA & HeatHow the sauce tends to behave, estimated heat method, peppers, and flavor direction.
Taste DNA
How This Sauce Tends to Behave
First HitEarthy
BodyBuilt around APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, APPLES, CARROTS, CANNED PEACHES (PEACHES, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR).
FinishSteady Medium Burn.
SweetSavory
BrightDeep
FreshSmoky
DirectLayered
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02Ingredients & Dietary InformationNamed ingredients, vegan and gluten-free notes, allergens, and label cautions.
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Ingredients
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, APPLES, CARROTS, CANNED PEACHES (PEACHES, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR), CHOCOLATE HABANERO MASH (CHOCOLATE HABANEROS, DISTILLED VINEGAR), MOLASSES, GARLIC, KOSHER SALT, SPICE, COCOA, NATURAL FLAVOR
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Reviewed Sep 23, 2026.
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Vegan by listed ingredientsVegetarian by listed ingredientsGluten-free by listed ingredients
Major allergens: None identified in the stored official ingredient list.
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03Put It On This & RecipesCan't-miss pairings, a wild-card use, and complete recipes built around the product.
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Can't Miss
Chicken & Wings
The sauce has enough flavor and acidity to stay present on crispy, grilled, or fried chicken.
Tacos
The profile can add contrast without overpowering seasoned meat, vegetables, salsa, or tortillas.
Also Great
Wild CardGrilled cheese
Bread and melted cheese create a simple, rich base that makes the sauce easy to taste in a completely different context.
Recipes
4 Recipes Built Around This Product
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Carnivore Option
Death By Chocolate (Hot): Weeknight Pork Chops with Crunchy Slaw and Cool Yogurt Finish
A practical weeknight recipe for weeknight pork chops, built around Death By Chocolate (Hot) with familiar grocery-store ingredients, crunchy slaw, and cool yogurt finish.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
Death By Chocolate (Hot): Baked Feta Orzo with Roasted Tomato Salad and Ginger-Scallion
An everyday vegetarian baked feta orzo written around Death By Chocolate (Hot), with roasted tomato salad and ginger-scallion chosen to support its earthy, dessert-like profile.
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Death By Chocolate (Hot): White Bean Pasta with Corn and Bean Salad and Cool Dairy-Free Yogurt Finish
A practical weeknight recipe for white bean pasta, built around Death By Chocolate (Hot) with familiar grocery-store ingredients, corn and bean salad, and cool dairy-free yogurt finish.
Open full recipeVegan Dessert
Death By Chocolate (Hot): Peach Hand Pies with Candied Ginger and Smoked Salt
A weekend project hand pies built specifically around Death By Chocolate (Hot), pairing its earthy, dessert-like profile with peach, candied ginger, and smoked salt.
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Availability last checked: Aug 2, 2026
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