news El Financiero 2026-09-12

The surprising American origins of Tabasco sauce

Contrary to popular belief, Tabasco sauce was created in Louisiana by Edmund McIlhenny, not in Mexico, using a simple recipe of vinegar, salt, and peppers.

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