10 Best Hot Sauces in the Philippines 2024 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Nutritionist-Dietitian

When talking about hot sauces, Tabasco is probably one of the first brands that might come to mind. Created in 1868, this brand was one of the pioneers when it comes to Louisiana-style hot sauce that is well known all over the world. Made from three simple ingredients - aged red peppers, vinegar, and salt, this blend captured the American palate and took over the globe. 

The balance between the spiciness and acidity brings a whole new layer of flavor to any dish. The ingredients are also non-GMO, gluten-free, and halal certified, so every race, culture, or religion can enjoy their Tabasco every time of the day. 

Sriracha got its name from Sri Racha, a seaside city in Thailand, where it is believed to be the origin of the hot sauce. Although this hot sauce is classified under Asian products, this particular brand is made in the USA since 1980. Huy Fong's Sriracha sauce is so popular that some cookbooks include recipes containing this condiment to enhance the dishes' flavor. 

Sriracha contains powdered garlic instead of fresh garlic, which brings a new depth of flavor, making it versatile. Sweet, sour, spicy, and garlicky, this hot sauce makes a great base for sauces or as a dish topper! Their chili sauces are produced from red jalapeño chili peppers and contain no artificial color.

The year marks Tapatio's 50th anniversary in the hot sauce industry. The name Tapatio is a monicker given to people that hail from Guadalajara, Jalisco in Mexico. This brand is also one of the well-known hot sauces all over America. It is Mexican-style, but it is made in California and quite popular among the Hispanic community. 

The sauce's consistency runs a little thin, just like Tabasco. With a medium level of spice from red peppers, it brings an instant kick to your food, and the garlic in it provides another depth of flavor. Some reviews say that this hot sauce actually tastes a little spicier when cooked or warmed up. 

For 25 years, Suree Interfoods is a supplier of various sauces for different dishes. Authentically made in Bangkok, Thailand, Suree's Sweet Chilli Sauce is a rich blend of chilies and garlic. A mild type of sauce that is perfect for fried lumpia, fried chicken, or fishballs. 

With a generous amount of 690 ml, there surely would be enough dipping sauce for your finger foods at a party! It can also elevate any stir-fried food, and it is great for vegetarians and vegans alike since it has no artificial color and preservatives. This is an all-around sauce to be used on a wide variety of Asian dishes to get that authentic Asian taste and aroma. 

Don Hulyo is a local brand that focuses on a variety of hot sauces for marinades, cooking, or plain dipping. Just when you think that the Infierno Hot Sauce-X is hot, wait 'till you have tasted the Black Reaper Hot Sauce. It is twice as hot as the Hot Sauce-X which is made from Carolina Reapers and different Mexican spices. 

This is insanely spicy that will surely linger on your taste buds while adding a deep and smokey flavor to any food you dip it with. The heat level is out of the charts where the sauce is described as a "hell in a bottle." For those wanting to experience the fuss about Carolina Reapers, here's your chance to taste it in Don Hulyo's Infierno Hot Sauce.

Basically made from chili powder, fermented soybean, glutinous rice, barley malt powder, and salt, the Gochujang is a sweet and savory condiment with a tinge of spiciness. 

Traditionally fermented over a few years on earthenwares, there are various ingredients that different manufacturers use to create their own blend to suit any taste. With the boom of Korean restaurants, especially Korean barbeque, you are probably craving some Korean dishes from time to time. 

Gochujang is a staple in Korean dishes, so if you have this in your pantry, you can easily make bibimbap, lettuce wraps, and other Korean food. With less than 1,000 SHU, Gochujang's spiciness level is considered to be "barely there," but it makes dishes savory.

Jufran is a local brand manufactured by NutriAsia that is popularly known for its banana ketchup. The Jufran Hot Sauce is made from our native variety of chili called labuyo - giving any dish a substantial kick to elevate its flavor. You can try the fierce and fiery character of fresh chilies and premium spices with fried chicken popcorns, pizzas, kebabs, and more. 

The brand has been recently repackaged with a new label and logo where four more sauce flavors are added to the ensemble. The complete set consists of sriracha ketchup, sriracha chili sauce, banana ketchup, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce. Your meals don't have to taste bland. Add these chili-based condiments to add a unique experience to every meal.

The Quezon Province is riddled all over by coconut trees where most of its residents derived their livelihood from. It's not surprising that products from the coconut tree - from food to household goods and consumer products. Compared to traditional hot sauces that are all about peppers, this hot sauce features its incorporation of organic coconut sap into its main ingredients. 

It is moderately spicy, just enough if you're looking for a slight hint of spiciness to your food. Reviewers like that the taste of this hot sauce is extremely well-balanced, and it makes a great dipping sauce for fried food like meat, fish, and many more.

With three different flavors of hot sauces to choose from - Classic Blend, Garlic Flavor, and Vinegar Spirit, you can add a unique twist of flavor to your dish. Add a moderate level of spiciness to your food with Classic Blend, drench your fried chicken wings with Garlic Flavor sauce, and dip seafood or meat into Vinegar Spirit. These sauces are sure to bring out Filipino courage in you.

All these sauces do not contain water extenders and are made from locally sourced ingredients that are all-natural, healthy, and vegan-friendly. It doesn't mask the taste of the food; instead, it compliments and raises the flavor to create that perfect balance. Its deliciousness will definitely make you say, "Susmaryosep!"

If you've tried and liked the Samyang spicy noodles, this hot sauce is for you. It uses the same flavoring as with the noodles that took over spicy noodle eating challenges all over the internet. It is the world's most delicious spicy taste that millions of consumers love. 

This goes with anything from pizza to burgers, stir fry food, and more. Make your meals more interesting and flavorful anytime. Get the spicy chicken ramen taste to compliment any of your dishes. Reviewers, however, mentioned that this sauce runs a little thin, unlike those packets that come with the noodles.