It's important to understand that "Heat" means something different to everyone! So, in attempt to help you choose the level of heat that is right for you, we've created the following heat index.

• Mild: As tranquil as a mid summer's ride on the carousel in the park. This category offers lots of flavor and just a hint of heat. Great products for those that want to add just a bit of zest to lifes' ride.

• Medium: An adventurous trail ride for sure. Flavor is the lead horse for this pack of sauces, yet there's still enough heat to send your horse running back to the barn for a drink. Awesome category of products for folks that enjoy some heat, but want flavor to be the guide.

• Hot: This category of sauces will surely have your horse galloping at full speed through the arena, clearing every jump with ease. For folks that like a little heat, you'll find these sauces to be a nice balance of heat and flavor. This category offers a lot of enjoyable and delicious products for folks that like "hot stuff".

• Scorching Hot (8-9): A sure bet for heat lovers! True thoroughbred heat that will guarantee a trip to the winner's circle. These products win with heat, with flavor coming in a close second.

• Extreme Heat (10 & above): For responsible & mature heat jockeys only! These sauces are bred for the hottest heat mother nature can create. They are sure to finish lengths in front of the rest for explosive heat... leaving nothing but flaming hoof prints behind.

CAUTION: THIS CATEGORY OF PRODUCTS SHOULD BE USED AS A FOOD ADDITIVE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSUMED DIRECTLY.

This category of product can be harmful if not properly handled and can cause serious injury if directly consumed, ingested and/or applied to the skin, eyes, or any other bodily organs.

Sample Reference Points to Help Better Understand the Heat Index

• Tobasco Sauce: We're sure you've tried this hot sauce and it is a great reference point - MEDIUM (Heat Scale: 4-5)
• Choluha: Hot sauce often found in Mexican restaurants - MEDIUM (Heat Scale: 5)
• Anchor Bar Original Buffalo Wings: The Buffalo wing sauce that started it all - HOT (Heat Scale: 6)