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glorkon@lemmy.world 6 hours agoThat particular extract tastes very awful, really bitter. There’s a British manufacturer named Grim Reaper who has figured out how to produce extracts that aren’t bitter, but “The Source” will ruin the taste of your food along with making it extremely hot.
zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 hours ago
I imagine with a scoville rating that high, it would ruin it regardless, but thanks for letting me know to stay far away from it.
glorkon@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Definitely. I have stopped using extracts altogether, I go for best taste now, make my own sauces, I frequently attend Chili Festivals here in Berlin and I’ve tried hundreds of hot sauces. It’s become a hobby.
But I will never, ever again participate in a hot food contest.
zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 hours ago
I’m with you, contests for spicy foods are never worth it even if you can win. I used to make tons of sauces and spices, but since I have moved to a significantly colder climate, I can no longer grow vast amounts of super hots like I used to. I can make enough for my own sauces and dry spice at least.
glorkon@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Same here. My balcony faces North. No way I can grow my own peppers, but I know some places where I can at least get decent quality habaneros, scotch bonnets and jolokias.
Recently made a mango habanero sauce using fermented yellow habaneros. Lovely stuff.