U.S. hot sauces and salsas offer a flavor profile popular worldwide. In the United States, hot sauces and salsas are among the fast-growing, fast-selling condiments. The "American" palate has been influenced by new waves of immigrants whose native cuisines embrace heat and spice. In 1988, only 16 percent of U.S. households bought salsa. By 1992, that figure had jumped to 36 percent.
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