Amid a chili shortage, some customers of Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha have expressed discontent with the sauce currently sold on the market, saying it tastes different from how it used to. Background: Huy Fong Foods has been grappling with a lack of chili peppers since April 2022 — one that it claimed to be worse than a similar shortage in July 2020. The shortage has resulted in exorbitant prices for bottles sold online.
Not only do red jalapeños provide the perfect level of mild spice, but their sweet, citrusy taste also gives sriracha its distinctly tangy flavor profile.
Vova Even's livelihood depends on his intimate knowledge of supply chains and product availability and he's noticed that some major warning signs are flashing bright red. See: 10 Frugal Money.
Vova Even's livelihood depends on his intimate knowledge of supply chains and product availability and he's noticed that some major warning signs are flashing bright red. See: 10 Frugal Money.