Hot & Fruity Hot Sauce | Extra Spicy Tropical Fruit Sauce

Gindo's Hot & Fruity is a vibrant, tropical fruit hot sauce that opens sweet and closes with a fierce, lingering heat from scotch bonnet and habanero peppers. Made with real pineapple, blood peaches, dragon fruit, strawberries, and papaya, sweetened with agave nectar and organic cane sugar, and finished with a clean vinegar tang. What Is Gindo's Hot & Fruity Hot Sauce? Gindo's Hot & Fruity is an extra spicy, fruit-forward hot sauce crafted in small batches by Gindo's Spice of Life, LLC — an independent hot sauce maker established in 2011 out of St. Charles, Illinois. Unlike one-note vinegar bombs or syrupy fruit sauces, Hot & Fruity delivers a full tropical fruit experience upfront — pineapple, papaya, dragon fruit, blood peaches, strawberries, pear, apple, and orange — then hits you with a bold, fiery wave of scotch bonnet and habanero peppers. Agave nectar and organic cane sugar round out the sweetness without overpowering the heat. The result is a complex, layered sauce that works equally well as a table condiment, marinade, dipping sauce, or finishing drizzle. Flavor Profile Sweetness: Tropical and stone fruit forward — pineapple, mango-adjacent, peach Heat Level: Extra Spicy — scotch bonnet and habanero bring serious, sustained heat Finish: Clean, bright acidity from distilled vinegar with a lingering pepper warmth Texture: Smooth with a slight body from xanthan gum; shake well before use What to Put Gindo's Hot & Fruity On Gindo's Hot & Fruity was made for dishes that can take a punch of heat and play off its fruity sweetness: Fish Tacos — The tropical notes complement grilled or fried fish perfectly Grilled Chicken & Wings — Use as a marinade or finishing glaze; the fruit sugars caramelize beautifully Avocado Toast & Eggs — A bright, spicy contrast to rich, creamy avocado Carnitas & Pulled Pork — Cuts through fat with fruit-forward acidity Coconut Shrimp — A natural pairing with the tropical profile BLT & Sandwiches — Replaces mayo-based heat with something bolder Pizza — Drizzle over slices for a sweet-heat finishing touch Ingredients Yellow Bell Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Pineapple, Water, Blood Peaches, Strawberries, Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Dragon Fruit, Pear, Organic Cane Sugar, Agave Nectar, Peaches, Papaya, Apple, Sea Salt, Orange, Black Pepper, Xanthan Gum Q: What peppers are in Gindo's Hot & Fruity? A: Gindo's Hot & Fruity contains scotch bonnet peppers and habanero peppers, which give it its extra spicy heat level alongside yellow bell peppers for body and sweetness. Q: Is Gindo's Hot & Fruity vegan and gluten-free? A: Yes. Gindo's Hot & Fruity is certified vegan and gluten-free, with zero calories per serving. Q: How spicy is Gindo's Hot & Fruity hot sauce? A: Gindo's Hot & Fruity is rated Extra Spicy. Scotch bonnet peppers and habaneros deliver a bold, sustained heat that builds after the initial tropical fruit sweetness. Q: What does Gindo's Hot & Fruity taste like? A: It leads with tropical and stone fruit flavors — pineapple, peach, dragon fruit, strawberry, papaya — sweetened with agave nectar, followed by a fiery finish from scotch bonnet and habanero peppers. Q: What foods pair well with Gindo's Hot & Fruity? A: Gindo's Hot & Fruity pairs especially well with fish tacos, grilled chicken, wings, avocado toast, eggs, carnitas, coconut shrimp, sandwiches, and pizza. Q: How many servings are in a bottle of Gindo's Hot & Fruity? A: Each 5 FL OZ (147 mL) bottle contains approximately 30 servings, with a serving size of 1 teaspoon (5g).