Ground Zero

Da Bomb

For many years, I’ve eaten hot sauce. For just as long, I’ve heard brands claim theirs is the hottest. Some deserved the boast. Others were merely optimistic. Then along came Da’ Bomb Ground Zero. Look at the thing. It sits there in its tiny medicine bottle, looking almost respectable. Almost. Do not be fooled. I’ve tried plenty of vicious sauces over the years. This one ranks among the nastiest I’ve encountered. One taste delivers an immediate, aggressive blast of heat that refuses to be ignored. The bottle states 321,900 Scoville Units. I can’t personally verify that figure, but I can tell you how it feels. Bloody hot. Habanero, pineapple and pepper extract give Ground Zero its formidable punch. There’s also some sweetness and tang underneath the fire, although your tongue may need a moment to notice. This is not an everyday drizzle. Treat it with considerable respect. Start with one drop and see how you fare. And for heaven’s sake, don’t let Leo anywhere near the bottle with a tablespoon.