Hot Ones - Season 27 Sauce #1
Shaquanda's
Hot Tropic
Mango, papaya and orange start the lineup with fragrant spice and gentle warmth.
HOT SAUCE HABITFIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE.
Smokin’ Ed's
Apricot, lemon peel and a hint of lavender surround a hot pepper base.
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WHAT’S IN THE BURN?
The ingredient list combines apricot and chile peppers with lemon peel, vanilla extract and lavender flavor concentrate. HEATONIST describes the result as tart and floral with seventh-wing heat.
Flavor notes summarize the cited maker or lineup description.
FEATURED ON THE SHOW.
In this season’s lineup, Smokin’ Ed's Aprichot appeared at position 7 of 10.
Lineup order is a show placement, not a universal heat scale. This is one featured appearance, not an exhaustive appearance history.
Explore Season 27 spotlightsREAD THE LABEL.
Vinegar, apricot, chili peppers, spices, lavender flavor concentrate, lemon peel, vanilla extract
Ingredients reflect the linked source as checked on October 6, 2026. Formulas can change; your bottle label is the final reference.
ANOTHER TAKE.
In its lineup tasting note, HEATONIST calls attention to the pairing of apricot and lavender, with chili peppers shaping the heat.
HEATONIST Season 27 lineup tasting note
Retailer tasting description; it is not a customer review.
Flavor and heat can vary by palate and bottle.
A LITTLE MORE SAUCE KNOW-HOW.
Yes. Lavender flavor concentrate appears in the listed ingredients.
Smokin’ Ed's Aprichot was featured on Hot Ones - Season 27 Sauce #7.
HEATONIST places it at wing #7 of Season 27, but its archived lineup does not publish a tested SHU for the finished sauce.
Product details checked October 6, 2026. Bottle photos belong to their respective brands.