The beginning of a journey

Hot Head Salsa is a series of fermented vegan hot sauces, all handcrafted in Amsterdam. The idea was born out of a passion for spicy food and an unquenchable curiosity for experimentation. At Hot Head Salsa we are focused on the art of fermentation, small batches, and fresh organic ingredients directly from our trusted farmers. The results are artisanal products that are always developed with love. 

Kevin's background in medicinal chemistry has ignited his interests in food science. With his mission "good food is worth waiting for", Kevin wants to show that fermented products enable an added value to our eating experience in many different ways.

What happens with our ingredients on a molecular level? What are the health benefits of particular food preparations? By breaking down large molecular structures (e.g. carbohydrates and proteins) into the smaller essential building blocks we need (e.g. sugars and amino acids), a whole new set of flavours are released which causes a greater taste sensation in our mouth.

Additionally, our body can more easily use these building blocks, which stimulates digestion and results in more available nutrients. Lastly, the fermentation process also increases the shelf life of ingredients as it is considered as a natural conservation method. Tasty, healthy and sustainable!

The journey has revealed lots of interesting and unexpected flavour profiles. It is now time to share all of these discoveries with you!

With our unique approach on fermentation, we are on a never-ending journey to create incredible flavour bombs that will make your hot head spin!

All peppers are fresh and sourced from a local Dutch pepper farm. Our selection of fruit and vegetables are organically sourced from local farm Tuinderij de Antoniushoeve. Each salsa has carefully selected ingredients and undergoes a lacto-fermentation to create intense flavour bombs!

Are you a spicy food lover? Are you craving an artisanal spicy salsa to combine with your variety of cuisines? Come explore my series of hot sauces, but be careful, as they are addictively delicious!