Estimated Heat Level5/5 ExtremeHottest recognized pepper named by the maker: Trinidad ScorpionEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 1,600,000 SHUProduct research: view maker source · Medium confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
Karma Sauce
Funken Hot
Sweet, superhot profile. Suggested for chicken & wings, tacos, breakfast & eggs.
Official ingredient list5/5 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 HitSoft sweetness
BodyBuilt around Hot Brown Pepper, Organic Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Fresh Lime Juice.
FinishIntense Superhot Finish with sweetness lingering behind the heat.
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
Hot brown pepper, organic sugar, apple cider vinegar, fresh lime juice, salt, garlic, spices
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Reviewed Sep 23, 2026.
Named ingredients
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
Funken Hot: Chicken Drumstick Tray Bake with Buttered Noodles and Quick-Pickled Onions
A practical weeknight recipe for chicken drumstick tray bake, built around Funken Hot with familiar grocery-store ingredients, buttered noodles, and quick-pickled onions.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
Funken Hot: Mozzarella Polenta Bake with Smoky Black Beans and Basil-Garlic
An everyday vegetarian mozzarella polenta bake written around Funken Hot, with smoky black beans and basil-garlic chosen to support its sweet, superhot profile.
Open full recipeVegan Option
Funken Hot: Tofu Noodle Stir-Fry with Garlic Green Beans and Lemon-Garlic Drizzle
A practical weeknight recipe for tofu noodle stir-fry, built around Funken Hot with familiar grocery-store ingredients, garlic green beans, and lemon-garlic drizzle.
Open full recipeVegan Dessert
Funken Hot: Apple Sundae Sauce with Sesame Brittle and Smoked Salt
A quick & simple sundae sauce built specifically around Funken Hot, pairing its sweet, superhot profile with apple, sesame brittle, and smoked salt.
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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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