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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How can I make sure the wings I serve have the authentic flavor of Buffalo?
Q: Does FRANK'S® REDHOT® need to be refrigerated?
Q: How can I cut REDHOT® to make a more mild sauce?
Q: How can I make a spicier wing?
Q: What is the shelf life of FRANK'S® REDHOT® products?
Q: Do FRANK'S® REDHOT® products contain Gluten?
Q: Just how hot is FRANK'S® REDHOT®?
Q: Where can I find the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for FRANK'S® REDHOT®?
Q: How can I make sure the wings I serve have the authentic flavor of Buffalo?
A: FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce was the secret ingredient in the first ever Buffalo Wing recipe. To give your wings authentic Buffalo flavor, use 3 parts FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original and 2 parts melted butter. Toss your wings in this mixture and serve.
Q: Does FRANK'S® REDHOT® need to be refrigerated?
A: No, it is shelf stable.
Q: How can I cut REDHOT® to make a more mild sauce?
A: Two parts REDHOT® to one part butter. Or, just use our pre-prepared FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing sauce with butter flavor already added.
Q: How can I make a spicier wing?
A: Substitute FRANK'S® REDHOT® XTRA Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce for FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original . You'll get four times the heat and all the flavor!
Q: What is the shelf life of FRANK'S® REDHOT® products?
A: 1 year from manufacture date - unopened.
Q: Do FRANK'S® REDHOT® products contain Gluten?
A: No.
Q: Just how hot is FRANK'S® REDHOT®?
A: Unlike some hot sauces (such as TABASCO® *) that are more or less pure heat, FRANK'S® REDHOT® Sauces are not blow-you-away hot. When REDHOT® was originally given its name, America's palate was not ready for the more spicy heat levels that are popular today. Back then, FRANK'S® REDHOT® was considered pretty darn hot. Today, we take pride in the perfect balance of flavor and heat that is FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce. For those who like to really turn up the heat without sacrificing flavor, we offer FRANK'S® REDHOT® XTRA Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce.
Scoville Scale (Scoville Heat Units are specific measurements to determine the heat level in sauces.)
| Original FRANK'S® REDHOT® | 450 |
| FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing Sauce | 284 |
| FRANK'S® REDHOT® XTRA Hot | 2,085 |
| TABASCO® -Red | 3,050 |
| Texas Pete® | 747 |
| Louisiana® | 785 |
| Durkee® | 493 |
| Crystal® hot sauce | 375 |
| Wingers® hot sauce | 350 |
| FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Sandwich Sauce | 305 |
| FRANK'S® REDHOT® GOLD™ Fever Zing Sauce | 272 |
Source: Reckitt Benckiser R&D Benchmark Study 2002
Scoville Heat Units are specific measurements to determine the heat level in sauces.
*TABASCO ® is a registered trademark & servicemark exclusively of McIlhenny Co., Avery Island, LA 70513
Q: Where can I find the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for FRANK'S® REDHOT®?
A: Please visit reckittprofessional.com for the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for FRANK'S® REDHOT®.