The tale of L.A.'s iconic hot sauce and how Ozempic is making it even hotter

How GLP-1 drugs have helped an iconic LA hot sauce to sell their secret recipe

The family behind Tapito decided to sell their business as the demand for hot sauce and other condiments has surged amidst growing use of weight-loss drugs

The tale of LA's iconic hot sauce and how Ozempic is making it even hotter

For 55 years, the family behind Tapatío has refused to even write down the recipe for Los Angeles' iconic hot sauce, passing its secret formula for success only from lip to ear in closed rooms. The Saavedra family put the ingredients on paper ...

The tale of L.A.'s iconic hot sauce and how Ozempic is making it even hotter

Tapatío changes hands and has big expansion plans as GLP-1 drugs reshape how Americans crave flavor