Buffalo Hot Sauce

Buffalo hot sauce is a condiment made from a base of cayenne pepper hot sauce, typically blended with butter or oil, vinegar, and seasonings. It originated in Buffalo, New York, and is known for its spicy, tangy, and rich flavor profile. The sauce is often prepared by simmering the ingredients together to meld the flavors.

Manufacturers use buffalo hot sauce to add a distinctive spicy and tangy flavor to a wide range of foods. Its rich, buttery notes also contribute to mouthfeel. It is commonly found in prepared meals, snacks, dips, and as a sauce for chicken wings and other proteins.

Buffalo hot sauce is a food ingredient and not subject to FDA GRAS or additive regulations as a whole. Its health implications depend on its individual components, such as peppers, vinegar, and fats. High intake of spicy foods may cause digestive discomfort for some individuals. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual ingredients found in hot sauces, but not buffalo hot sauce as a composite product.