Hot Sauce Lovers Unite on Louisiana’s Spicy Trail

(99.9 KTDY) - The Louisiana Office of Tourism has announced the launch of the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail, where people who are fans of hot sauce can get their fix.

What Is the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail?

When you visit the Louisiana House Sauce Trail website, you can sign up for a free passport, which provides access to information on places to visit and discounts available at participating venues.

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Visit the World-Famous Tabasco Factory

Acadiana is home to the Tabasco facility in Avery Island, and it offers eight different activities that can be done while you are visiting the destination. Tabasco began production on its delicious sauce in 1863, and it's a staple for millions of people not only in Louisiana but across the globe.

A Hot Sauce Legacy Over 150 Years

The tour offers various facilities, including the Tabasco site, where you can discover delicious spicy sauces produced in Louisiana. According to the makers, Tabasco produces 700,000 bottles of hot sauce daily! The McIlhenny family has been making Tabasco for more than 150 years. As Daniel Geneen explains in a video from Eater on YouTube, Tabasco plays a massive part in the hot sauce history of the United States.

More Flavor Stops Across Louisiana

The trail includes a variety of different venues for visits. Another destination worth visiting is the Panola Pepper Corporation, which has been producing sauce since 1983. They can be found in Lake Providence, Louisiana. The facility offers a tour of its hot sauce-making operation. You can find out more about the company at https://panolapepper.com/.

Small-Batch Spice: The French Door & Folse Alarm

The French Door in Franklin offers a variety of products, including some small-batch sauces. Their website is https://www.thefrenchdoorfranklin.com/. The Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail has the following to share about the hot sauce,

Louisiana handmade small-batch Folse Alarm Hot Sauce. All of Folse Alarm sauces are blends of the most delicious ingredients and are tasted meticulously until they reach the desired outcome.

A Celebration of Louisiana’s Year of Food

Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser told Louisiana Radio Network about the Hot Sauce Trail,  "the new trail is part of the state’s Year of Food campaign, showcasing Louisiana food as a top reason for traveling to the state."

Why You Should Hit the Trail This Year

As you can imagine, the Louisiana Year of Food is a celebration of all of the different cuisines that you experience in one state. Our state has a plethora of offerings from one part of Louisiana to the other and every other place in between. You can find out more at this website https://www.explorelouisiana.com/year-of-food.

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Take trips all across our state this year to try something new, and bring along your family and friends. It's also a great idea to invite family and friends from outside Louisiana to join in the celebration.

Get the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail Passport

The free passport, offering places to visit and discounts, can be found at louisianahotsaucetrail.com. Nungesser says more stops on the trail are being added continually.