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Hella Hot

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Fiery blend of fermented red jalapeño and red habanero with punches of soy, ginger, garlic and green onion.

Flavor profile

Heat 5/5
Sweet 3/5
Smoke 0/5

Ingredients

Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label). Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label).

Non-GMO Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Cane Sugar, Red Jalapeño Puree (Red Jalapeño Peppers, Salt, Vinegar), Red Habanero Puree (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt, Vinegar), Tomato Paste, Mirin (Water, Rice, Koji Seed, Sea Salt), Organic Ginger, Green Onion, Organic Rice Vinegar, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Toasted Sesame Oil

Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).

Nutrition

Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label). Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label).
Serving size 1 tbsp (18 g)
Calories 30
Sodium (mg) 600
Total carbs (g) 7
Total sugars (g) 6

Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).

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What reviewers say

4.3 from 3 ratingsMostly positive

Bachan's Hella Hot Japanese BBQ Sauce receives strong positive feedback from spice enthusiasts for its intense, building heat from jalapeño and habanero peppers layered over the brand's signature sweet-umami soy, ginger, and green onion base. Available exclusively at Target, it is positioned as hotter than the standard Hot & Spicy variant. Retail ratings are high, and editorial tasters note its appeal for those who enjoy progressive spice without losing the core sauce character. Overall sentiment is favorable among reviewers who prioritize heat.

Pros

  • Intense, building heat from red jalapeño and habanero
  • Maintains sweet and umami balance of the original sauce
  • Highly rated by a large number of consumers
  • “Lovers of spice are going to go wild for this fiery addition to the Bachan’s lineup, Hella Hot... this sauce is even more fiery than the classic Hot & Spicy flavor thanks to the heat of both red jalapeño and red habanero peppers. With each bite, you’ll find the heat build further and further on your tongue, backed by the traditional sweet and umami flavors of soy, ginger and green onion.”
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