To consist of three simple ingredients – aged red peppers, vinegar and salt – and to be produced on a small island in southern Louisiana, Tabasco packs a piquant punch. Chris Osburn visits the factory to find out more.
Like so many aficionados of flavour, I’m a fan of Tabasco. Indeed, hardly a day passes when I’m without a bottle of it stored in my kitchen cupboards or (more likely) opened and sitting in my fridge. So while visiting Louisiana for a blend of work and play, I was keen to head down to Avery Island for a tour.