Where does the name Cholula come from?
It is named after “Cholula”, the oldest inhabited city in Central America. It is a 2.500 year old city in Mexico and famous for its 365 churches. The term Cholula is derived from the pre-Hispanic word “Chollollan” meaning “ the place of retreat.”

What is the difference between Cholula Hot Sauce
and other Hot Sauces?
Flavor! Cholula perfectly balances flavor with just the right amount of heat. We’re not trying to blow-up any mosquitoes! Cholula’s special blend of red peppers, piquin peppers and spices is a zesty and intriguing complement to all your favorite foods or in your signature recipes. It’s an enhancing experience, not a blasting experience!

How hot is Cholula?
Cholula is flavor with a strong character. Capsaicin is the “heat” substance in a pepper. In 1912, Wilbur Scoville developed a test to measure heat in a pepper. Bell peppers range from 0-100 Scoville units, pure Capsaicin ranks at about 15,000,000. Habenaros, a very hot pepper used by some other hot sauces, ranks between 200,000-300,000 Scoville units. Pequin peppers, used in the delicate yet robust potion that is Cholula, ranks 3,600 Scoville units on the scale.

Where is Cholula Hot Sauce made?
Cholula Hot Sauce is made in Chapala, which is a one hour drive from the city of Guadalajara, a five hour drive from Mexico City, a four hour flight from Los Angeles, 1,000 miles from Dallas, TX and a long way from New York City.

How long has Cholula Hot Sauce been available?
Cholula has been in existence for at least three generations; it has been commercially available in the United States for 12 years.

Where can I find Cholula?
At your favorite restaurant, if not, tell them to get it - or just bring your own until they do. Otherwise, try your favorite grocery store. Still can’t find it? Click here or visit our store.

Is Cholula Hot Sauce good for my health?
It improves your looks, helps attract the chicks and you will live to be a very old person. All kidding aside, Peppers, along with garlic and onions offer many significant health benefits. Top of the list has to be their healing effect on respiratory problems. Hot peppers have always played an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. They are recognized for their ability to tackle pulmonary and respiratory illnesses. Peppers contain “capsaicin” which helps the lungs function more effectively. In addition, a daily intake of peppers is highly recommended for smokers and even non-smokers.

The health benefits of a daily intake of peppers are well established. Eating peppers can:
* Reduce respiratory illnesses
* Help asthmatics breathe more easily
* Control and often cure sinus and nasal passage problems
* Reduce headaches
* Provide a major source of vitamin C
And if that’s not enough, capsaicin also appears to increase your metabolic rate so you can burn more calories. This is an important finding for dieters. So pour on the Cholula all over your low fat foods! You’ll also benefit from the other perks: lower triglycerides and great digestion.