In a world where labels are packed with unpronounceable ingredients, we’re doing things differently. At Josko, we believe that what’s inside the bottle should be as real as the story behind it.
Our hot sauce isn’t just about heat — it’s about honest flavour, natural ingredients, and nothing unnecessary.
🥕 What’s In the Bottle?
We keep it real. Here’s what you’ll find inside every bottle of Josko Original Hot Sauce:
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Carrots (53%) – A natural, slightly sweet base that balances the heat beautifully.
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Tomato Paste & Vinegar – Rich and tangy, for that full-bodied depth.
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Garlic & Ginger – Aromatic layers that elevate savoury notes.
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Habanero & Carolina Reaper – Two bold chillies. One delivers punch, the other delivers personality.
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Salt & Sugar – Just enough to round out the flavour.
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Food Acid (330) – A natural acidity regulator (citric acid) to keep the balance.
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Xanthan Gum – A natural thickener, used in tiny amounts to keep the sauce smooth and pourable.
🚫 What’s Not Inside?
❌ No artificial preservatives
❌ No added colours
❌ No flavour enhancers
❌ No nonsense
This is chef-crafted hot sauce, not supermarket chemistry.
💬 But What About Xanthan Gum?
Good question. Xanthan gum often gets lumped in with artificial additives — but it’s actually a natural, plant-based ingredient created through fermentation (just like sourdough!). It helps keep the texture silky and consistent, even when your bottle’s been in the fridge for weeks.
And we use the bare minimum — just enough to do the job without interfering with flavour.
🔍 Why It Matters
We believe food should be made with integrity. We’ve seen what goes into those $3 supermarket sauces — and let’s just say, it’s a long list of ingredients designed to stretch margins, not enrich flavour.
At Josko, every ingredient is chosen with purpose. No shortcuts. No fillers. Just flavour.
🌶 The Takeaway
When you taste Josko, you’re tasting real food.
Sauce made the way it should be — with integrity, tradition, and heat that earns its place.
Because if you're going to turn up the spice, make sure you’re not turning down the quality.