Passion Fruit

Passion fruit is the "electric" ingredient of the hot sauce world. It is a high-vibrancy, high-acid fruit that provides a tropical "punch" that can cut through even the most aggressive super-hot peppers. In a kitchen where the savory weight is carried entirely by Garlic, passion fruit acts as the bright, aromatic counter-force. Passion fruit is unique because it is one of the few fruits that is more acidic than it is sweet. Most hot sauces rely on vinegar for shelf stability and tang. Passion fruit provides a natural alternative (or supplement).