About

THE STORY

Unable to find a clean hot sauce that satisfied his desire for maximum heat without compromised flavor, Nico Lechuga started creating his own in his kitchen in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Like a mad scientist, he played with ingredients and ratios until the blends were perfect.

The initial sauces were for personal consumption, not for sale. After sharing at rooftop bbqs with family + friends — who all said again and again “if you sold this, I’d buy it!" — Nico decided to create a test batch to sell. The test batch sold out immediately. So together with his (then-very-pregnant) wife Lauren Cosenza, who is the creative complement to his culinary passion, a brand was born. 

Now, along with their little boy and baby girl, they run the ever-growing business.

THE BRAND

Premium Fire + Flavor

Small Batch

Clean + Natural

Born in Brooklyn

Made with HEAT by a Husband & Wife Team

No Added Sugar, Preservatives, Emulsifying Agents, Animal Products, Artificial Flavors or Coloring 

#CalienteAsFuck 

THE PAPER

Scheduled Processes Developed and Verified through Cornell University

Scheduled Processes Filed with FDA

Scheduled Processes Filed with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Food Process License and Food Protection Certificate through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Acidified Food Inspection through New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 

Better Process Control School Certificate through University of Tennessee