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Tabasco Salsa Is Not Mexican but From USA. Here the Spicy Story

Summary by Revista Merca2.0
Photo: Merca 2.0 Despite what its name suggests, the famous Tabasco salsa is not Mexican. Yes, it bears the name of one of the most humid and tropical states in the country, but its origin is 100% American. It was in 1868 that Edmund McIlhenny, a businessman based in Avery Island, Louisiana, created the dressing that would end up conquering kitchens in more than 160 countries. The confusion makes sense: the name “Tabasco” immediately refers to t…
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Photo: Merca 2.0 Despite what its name suggests, the famous Tabasco salsa is not Mexican. Yes, it bears the name of one of the most humid and tropical states in the country, but its origin is 100% American. It was in 1868 that Edmund McIlhenny, a businessman based in Avery Island, Louisiana, created the dressing that would end up conquering kitchens in more than 160 countries. The confusion makes sense: the name “Tabasco” immediately refers to t…

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Revista Merca2.0 broke the news in on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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