Estimated Heat Level3/5 MediumHottest recognized pepper: FataliiEstimated raw-pepper midpoint: 262,500 SHUProduct research: view maker source · Medium confidenceSet your heat profile for a personalized estimate.
Monkey Junk Hot Sauce
Gorilla Gold
Hot Sauce from this maker's catalog. 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.
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How This Sauce Tends to Behave
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BodyBuilt around Vinegar, Bell Pepper, Fatalii Pepper, Prepared Yellow Mustard (distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder).
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
Vinegar, Bell Pepper, Fatalii Pepper, Prepared Yellow Mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, natural flavor, garlic powder), Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Sugar, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Turmeric, Coriander.
Complete ingredient statement transcribed from the label image on the maker product page.
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
Gorilla Gold: Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowls with Cucumber Tomato Salad and Lemon-Garlic Drizzle
A practical weeknight recipe for beef and broccoli rice bowls, built around Gorilla Gold with familiar grocery-store ingredients, cucumber tomato salad, and lemon-garlic drizzle.
Open full recipeVegetarian Option
Gorilla Gold: Queso Fresco Enchiladas with Herbed Lentils and Basil-Garlic
An everyday vegetarian queso fresco enchiladas written around Gorilla Gold, with herbed lentils and basil-garlic chosen to support its balanced flavor and chile heat profile.
Open full recipeVegan Option
Gorilla Gold: Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato Wedges and Tortilla Chip Crunch
A practical weeknight recipe for red lentil soup, built around Gorilla Gold with familiar grocery-store ingredients, sweet potato wedges, and tortilla chip crunch.
Open full recipeVegan Dessert
Gorilla Gold: Lemon-Berry Granita with Maple Oat Crunch and Cardamom
A quick & simple granita built specifically around Gorilla Gold, pairing its fruit, sweetness, and chile warmth profile with lemon-berry, maple oat crunch, and cardamom.
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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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