{"product_id":"nomad-chilli-co-reaper-roja-fermented-hot-sauce-148ml","title":"NOMAD CHILLI CO: Reaper Roja Fermented Hot Sauce – 148ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hot — Carolina Reaper heat (Hub Heat 9\/11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch, handmade in Ballarat, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, dairy free and vegan (as stated on the label) — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled beef, tacos, anything that can take the heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe hottest jar in the hold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaper Roja is Nomad's fiercest sauce — the original Roja blend cranked up with Carolina Reaper, one of the hottest chillies on earth. Local produce meets imported Mexican chilli, six weeks of ferment give it real flavour under the fire, and it took Silver at the 2024 Melbourne Royal food awards. This one is for chilliheads who still want a sauce worth tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMango and tomato sweetness lands first, then habanero, guajillo and pasilla build the familiar Roja depth — before the Carolina Reaper arrives and takes over with a serious, lingering Hub Heat 9\/11 burn. Fruity and smoky, then genuinely fierce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a few drops to slow-cooked beef, chilli con carne or birria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a little into a taco filling to lift the whole batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend into a marinade for grilled steak or wings — a small amount goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpike a bloody mary or a pot of beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDare a mate; keep the milk handy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep red, pourable sauce that looks just like the original Roja — right up until it bites. Start with a drop, not a dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, onion, habanero, guajillo, pasilla, Carolina reaper, mango, carrot, chipotle, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sea salt, black pepper, xanthan gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, dairy free and vegan, as stated on the label. Naturally fermented, no artificial preservatives as described by the maker. Allergens and full statement — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Reaper Roja?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a genuine Hub Heat 9\/11 — built on Carolina Reaper, it's Nomad's hottest sauce and best treated a drop at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Reaper Roja gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the label states it is gluten free, dairy free and vegan. Always check the physical label if you have a severe allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you use Reaper Roja on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it sparingly to fire up slow-cooked beef, tacos, chilli, marinades and anything on the grill that can carry serious heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/512_fanning-reaper-pizza.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eHandle this cargo with respect. Coat a brisket in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-bullseye-beef-rub\"\u003eButchers Axe Bullseye Beef Rub\u003c\/a\u003e and smoke it low till it probes like butter, then let the table add heat with a drop of Reaper Roja and a smear of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-habanero-ketchup\"\u003eUncle Mungo's Habanero Ketchup\u003c\/a\u003e. A drop at a time — this one doesn't negotiate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Reaper Roja Bloody Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brunch drink with a warning label.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60ml vodka; 150ml tomato juice; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Pinch of celery salt and cracked pepper; 2–4 drops Reaper Roja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a tall glass with ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, celery salt and pepper and stir well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd Reaper Roja two drops at a time, tasting as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarnish with a celery stick and a lemon wedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How hot is Reaper Roja?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's a genuine Hub Heat 9\/11 — built on Carolina Reaper, it's Nomad's hottest sauce and best treated a drop at a time.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Reaper Roja gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — the label states it is gluten free, dairy free and vegan. 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