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FAQs

Scoville unit or SHU is the common unit to reference how hot a particular pepper is.

 

Capsaicin is the component in peppers which is the primary component of the heat.

 

The Dragon's Breath pepper is rated at 2.48 million SHU.

 

The Carolina Reaper is rated at 2 million SHU.

 

The Trinidad Scorpion is rated at 1.2 million SHU.

 

The Ghost Pepper is rated at 1 million SHU.

 

The Habanero is rated at 350,000 SHU.

 

The Jalapeno is rated at 8.000 SHU.

 

Fermented sauces are unlike any of the typical retail hot sauces in that the flavor explodes.  This is due to the Lacto-Fermentation process.  Lactobacillus is a very good bacteria that is the key to this ancient method of food preservation.

 
  • Do your sauces pack flavor along with the heat?
    Absolutely! Our award-winning sauces deliver a perfect balance of intense heat and bold flavor.
  • Should I refrigerate the sauces after opening?
    You don't have to, but keeping them cold helps preserve that fiery flavor.
  • How long does shipping take?
    All orders are shipped out within 24 hours (you could get lucky and your order will be shipped out the same day!) – Single bottles are shipped USPS First Class - two or more bottles are shipped USPS Priority 2 Day shipping.
  • Are Kerekes Farms products gluten-free and vegan?
    You bet! We use only the finest ingredients, ensuring our products are both gluten-free and vegan.
  • Do your products come in gift-ready boxes?
    Absolutely! Every product comes in a gift-ready box, perfect for surprising your spice-loving friends.
  • What should I do if a bottle breaks during shipping?
    Shoot us an email at Orders@kerekesfarms.com with a pic of the broken package and your order number. We'll send out a replacement ASAP!
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