Estimated Heat Level3/5 MediumHottest recognized pepper: Habanero · pepper-list fallbackEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 225,000 SHUProduct research: view maker source · Medium confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
CFCaptain Fabian's
Citrus Heat
Citrusy 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 HitBright citrus
BodyBuilt around White Vinegar, Tomatoes, Orange And Lemon Juice, Carrots.
FinishSteady Medium Burn with a brighter acidic edge.
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
White Vinegar, Tomatoes, Orange and Lemon Juice, Carrots, a Blend of Peppers, Onion, Celery, Cilantro, Aloe Vera, Garlic, and a Secret Blend of Spices
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Reviewed Sep 23, 2026.
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Dietary & Allergen Notes
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.
Put It On This
Start Here, Then Get Weird
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
Citrus Heat: Skillet Chicken Cutlets with Garlic Green Beans and Lemon-Garlic Drizzle
A practical weeknight recipe for skillet chicken cutlets, built around Citrus Heat with familiar grocery-store ingredients, garlic green beans, and lemon-garlic drizzle.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
Citrus Heat: Charred Paneer Skewers with Roasted Squash Ribbons and Coriander-Mint
An everyday vegetarian charred paneer skewers written around Citrus Heat, with roasted squash ribbons and coriander-mint chosen to support its citrusy profile.
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Citrus Heat: Black Bean Tacos with Olive-Oil Peas and Lemon-Garlic Drizzle
A practical weeknight recipe for black bean tacos, built around Citrus Heat with familiar grocery-store ingredients, olive-oil peas, and lemon-garlic drizzle.
Open full recipeVegetarian Dessert
Citrus Heat: Orange Cheesecake Jars with Cocoa Nibs and Rosemary
A quick & simple cheesecake jars built specifically around Citrus Heat, pairing its citrusy profile with orange, cocoa nibs, and rosemary.
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05Buying & Maker InformationOfficial links, current availability, promotions, and the maker archive.
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Availability last checked: Aug 2, 2026
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