Americans like it spicy, research suggests. In 2022, one survey by Instacart reported that around 74 percent of people in the US like to eat hot sauce with their food. Interestingly, another study from 2021 suggested that New Mexico, Louisiana, and Texas are the states with the highest number of spicy food lovers.
Given that Americans are embracing the heat more than ever, it’s no surprise that the spicy sauce market is growing. In 2022, the global hot sauce industry was valued at almost $3 billion, and by 2030, it’s set to exceed more than $5 billion. But what about vegan spice fans? Can they indulge in hot sauce, too? The answer: absolutely.
Is hot sauce vegan?
Most hot sauces on the market are vegan. This is because they’re usually made with just a few key ingredients like chili peppers (of course), as well as other herbs and spices, sugar, salt, vinegar, and garlic….