Chili sauce is really a generic term for any sauce that utilizes chilies, tomato sauce, vinegar (sometimes), sugar, and other spices. The key differentiator from the traditional hot sauce is its thickness. Chili sauce isn’t something you’d sprinkle from a hot sauce dasher bottle. It’s thicker, often more akin to ketchup in flow.
Hot paprika, on the other hand, is made from hotter varieties of red peppers, such as cayenne or chili peppers, and has a much spicier, more intense flavor compared to sweet paprika. It adds a fiery kick to dishes and is commonly used in spicy recipes like chili, curry, and spicy sausages. The heat level of hot paprika can vary depending on the specific type of pepper used, but it generally provides a noticeable level of spiciness.
You deserve the best, so take some time to think about how a hot sauce is made and what kind of ingredients it contains before you dive in mouth-first. Some hot sauces are all-natural, while others contain all kinds of artificial flavors and additives. We believe that fresh always tastes better, so we recommend choosing the most natural hot sauce you can find. Also, keep in mind that some recipes contain ingredients like sugar, sodium, oils, or even animal by-products, so if you have a specialized diet take a careful look at the ingredient list and nutrition information before taking that first bite.