Our primary mission is to make flavorful heat using wholesome, simple ingredients — Ingredients that you can see. Melinda’s is the Original Habanero Pepper Sauce. Our distinct pepper sauces made their mark by being different. In the 80’s, most hot sauces were vinegary and watery. They left a sour flavor on your food. Melinda’s was thicker, hotter and better than the traditional style sauces. Our unique recipe honors Habanero peppers by blending them deliciously with carrots, onions, garlic, a hint of lime and salt to craft the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Melinda’s proved that a pepper sauce could taste good with or without food. A lot of our fans say that Melinda’s is so tasty that food is optional, pop in a straw and you’re good to go! Melinda’s comes in a variety of heat levels and varieties, read more to find out which heat level is right for you.