« « Previous | Review: Monty’s Gourmet Foods - Fire Lizard Habanero Hot Sauce » »
Recently I spent three weeks on an all organic diet. This sent me on a search for a Hot Sauce that would meet my dietitian’s approval. Enter: The Wizard.
Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Filtered Water, Cayenne Pepper, Agave Syrup, Salt, Umeboshi Vinegar, Red Miso, Ginger Puree, Garlic, Coriander, Cumin, Xanthan Gum, Cayenne Extract.
A food can only be certified organic by the USDA if it is produced “without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers or sewage sludge and that they were processed without ionizing radiation or food additivesâ€. I hoped this sauce would make my time in organic land more pleasant.
Bouquet (smell): Open the bottle and you get a whiff of equal parts vinegar and cayenne.
Texture: Ultra thin and watery, doesn’t stick to plate, food or side of bottle. I put a healthy dose on an organic Tempe sandwich but, most of it ran off the food and made a puddle on the plate.
Taste: If you want to experience this sauce without buying it, just soak your food in apple cider vinegar and salt. I didn’t taste garlic, miso, ginger, or even a hint of pepper. I did however taste vinegar, and loads of it. No heat is detected whatsoever. It all but ruined a perfectly good sandwich.
Medal Round (Ratings)
Package: Silver (I dig wizards)
Heat: Did Not Medal
Taste: Did Not Medal
Overall Score: Does Not Medal
Chilehead Comments:
Posted by: Newman - Categories: Uncategorized
Permalink: Review: The Wizard’s Organic Original Hot Stuff Piquante Sauce
One year ago: Hot Sauce Clue!
Two years ago: Official Hot Sauce of the CFL
- Related Posts:
- Review: Organic Harvest Foods – Habanero Pepper Sauce
- Review: Bandana Bill’s Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
- Viva Piquante Spice Mix Review
- Limited Edition Autographed Hot Sauce - Deadliest Batch Auction Items
- Review: Nanny’s Jamaican Kitchen Jerk Marinade - Mild
215 Comments »
If I would have seen this in a store, I probably would have bought it and been just as disappointed as you were. Just by looking at the ingredients, you would think this sauce would have a more substantial texture (”ginger puree”) and layers of flavor. But what’s up with the “Wheat-Free” banner at the top? I understand how important that could be to someone with a wheat allergy, but in this context, isn’t “Wheat-Free” pretty much a given? How many hot sauces have wheat ingredients, really? Isn’t that sort of like saying it’s “Non-carbonated”?
Robert on 7/26/2007 at 8:20 am said:
If I would have seen this in a store, I probably would have bought it and been just as disappointed as you were. Just by looking at the ingredients, you would think this sauce would have a more substantial texture (”ginger puree”) and layers of flavor. But what’s up with the “Wheat-Free” banner at the top? I understand how important that could be to someone with a wheat allergy, but in this context, isn’t “Wheat-Free” pretty much a given? How many hot sauces have wheat ingredients, really? Isn’t that sort of like saying it’s “Non-carbonated”?
Ha, I thought it said “heat-free.” I work with someone who claims to have a wheat allergy. More specifically, he can’t consume any gluten whatsoever. So this may be a way of assuring those folks that there is no gluten (even though gluten can come from more than just wheat, I think). I’m far from an expert, so this is just a guess…
How is this product ‘USDA Organic’ when none of the ingredients are proceeded by the word ‘organic’?!? Unless you left that out on purpose… -Lars-
Lars on 7/26/2007 at 9:04 am said:
How is this product ‘USDA Organic’ when none of the ingredients are proceeded by the word ‘organic’?!? Unless you left that out on purpose… -Lars-
Each ingredient has an asterisk which denotes and organic ingredient, I didn’t think it was vital. 
Ethan on 7/26/2007 at 9:02 am said:
Ha, I thought it said “heat-free.” I work with someone who claims to have a wheat allergy. More specifically, he can’t consume any gluten whatsoever. So this may be a way of assuring those folks that there is no gluten (even though gluten can come from more than just wheat, I think). I’m far from an expert, so this is just a guess…
“Claims” to be allergic? I think it’s safe to trust.
Newman on 7/26/2007 at 9:23 am said:
“Claims” to be allergic? I think it’s safe to trust.
Well, he’s a bit of a hypochondriac. I never know when his medical issue du jour is real.
I’m off this blog site but I have to say this…..Newman he made an effort to bottle a sauce which takes money…as you now I’m a Master Chef… he is real proud of his sauce……..you really did not have to cut him to ribbons…you could of gave him some credit…..somewhere…just a small ammount….that is a big slap in the face…I’m goining to order a few bottles of wizard”s…to cook with it…to see what comes up…..ever think of trying it as a maranade???
Now you know why i don’t post any more
wesley h zebzda on 7/26/2007 at 12:49 pm said:
I’m off this blog site but I have to say this…..Newman he made an effort to bottle a sauce which takes money…as you now I’m a Master Chef… he is real proud of his sauce……..you really did not have to cut him to ribbons…you could of gave him some credit…..somewhere…just a small ammount….that is a big slap in the face…I’m goining to order a few bottles of wizard”s…to cook with it…to see what comes up…..ever think of trying it as a maranade???
Now you know why i don’t post any more
If your not going to post then don’t post… You wrote everyone cryin and nobody cared, you have only one person to blame and thats yourself…. Get over yourself…. The only Master you are is Fraud…..
Maybe you could write reviews for the wizard.
Newman nice review, good, honest and fair….. Something Wes knows nothing about… It’s sad that he has to read books on how to win friends…
By the way when you putting up your auction real cheap…. Oops probably another lie….. Please don’t send the MOB after me Wes….lol
wesley h zebzda on 7/26/2007 at 12:49 pm said:
I’m off this blog site but I have to say this…..Newman he made an effort to bottle a sauce which takes money…as you now I’m a Master Chef… he is real proud of his sauce……..you really did not have to cut him to ribbons…you could of gave him some credit…..somewhere…just a small ammount….that is a big slap in the face…I’m goining to order a few bottles of wizard”s…to cook with it…to see what comes up…..ever think of trying it as a maranade???
Now you know why i don’t post any more
I see your point. And my wife (who isn’t a Hot Sauce Fatatic, but is a staunch vegetarian/ healthy eater) did ask me to keep the bottle in the cupboard for her to use. I didn’t mean to come off harsh.
As for the money he spent on is sauce, they spent $229 million making WaterWorld. Does Gene Shalit need to take that under consideration when reviewing it? He (assuming the wizard exists and isn’t a huge company) put his product out there and I reviewed it honestly.
WES you and I have always been cool with each other, I appreciate the comment - and I hope you’ll come back to the site, it’s really fun in here.
wesley h zebzda on 7/26/2007 at 12:49 pm said:
I’m off this blog site but I have to say this…..Newman he made an effort to bottle a sauce which takes money…as you now I’m a Master Chef… he is real proud of his sauce……..you really did not have to cut him to ribbons…you could of gave him some credit…..somewhere…just a small ammount….that is a big slap in the face…I’m goining to order a few bottles of wizard”s…to cook with it…to see what comes up…..ever think of trying it as a maranade???
Now you know why i don’t post any more
Wes, I think Newman just reviewed the sauce. i don’t think he bottled it. Maybe I missed something. Seems to me the comments support the review. nothing makes sense in your comment.
Newman, good review. I still don’t fully understand the rating thing. Medals denote competition. I’m still confused as to what the sauce is competing against to earn a “medal”. It’s not a huge issue really as the review is very well stated and informative. Very good pictures also. Thanks Newman.
wesley h zebzda on 7/26/2007 at 12:49 pm said:
I’m off this blog site but I have to say this…..Newman he made an effort to bottle a sauce which takes money…as you now I’m a Master Chef… he is real proud of his sauce……..you really did not have to cut him to ribbons…you could of gave him some credit…..somewhere…just a small ammount….that is a big slap in the face…I’m goining to order a few bottles of wizard”s…to cook with it…to see what comes up…..ever think of trying it as a maranade???
Now you know why i don’t post any more
If that’s the way he feels, then I see absolutely no issue with the review (And I still like the medal rating….Maybe no rating… I just done like the whole 1-10 thing, but I digress). Above all their must be honesty and integrity with these reviews.
I’d love to see a panel of reviewers review the same sauce at the same time. I’ve seen this done elsewhere and it was probably the best review I have ever read. No scores… just honest opinions.
That’s my 2 cents…. got to go.
Comment #12:
Comment by Fat Kid Sauces (148) - 7/26/2007 @ 2:34 pm |…. got to go.
Clean up in the Oscar Event Center 
Fat Kid Sauces on 7/26/2007 at 2:34 pm said:
If that’s the way he feels, then I see absolutely no issue with the review (And I still like the medal rating….Maybe no rating… I just done like the whole 1-10 thing, but I digress). Above all their must be honesty and integrity with these reviews.
I’d love to see a panel of reviewers review the same sauce at the same time. I’ve seen this done elsewhere and it was probably the best review I have ever read. No scores… just honest opinions.
That’s my 2 cents…. got to go.
i thought you were giving me your 2 cents. gotta start saving for baby’s college, ya know. 
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 2:50 pm said:
i thought you were giving me your 2 cents. gotta start saving for baby’s college, ya know.
must be in-state tuition.
You are getting the rocks in my head - LOL
Newman on 7/26/2007 at 2:52 pm said:
must be in-state tuition.
AZ is 46th in the nation in education. that’s education and meals.
I wonder where Kentucky ranks?
DK on 7/26/2007 at 2:41 pm said:
Comment #12:
Comment by Fat Kid Sauces (148) - 7/26/2007 @ 2:34 pm |…. got to go.
Clean up in the Oscar Event Center
Your right they are cleaning up the Oscar center. They been filming part of a movie here for the last 10 days and there’s a big Mover and shaker party up there tonight. No I’m not going I need my rest for all you chiliheads next week…….
Newman on 7/26/2007 at 2:54 pm said:
I wonder where Kentucky ranks?
you dont want to know
Bret on 7/26/2007 at 3:01 pm said:
Your right they are cleaning up the Oscar center. They been filming part of a movie here for the last 10 days and there’s a big Mover and shaker party up there tonight. No I’m not going I need my rest for all you chiliheads next week…….
Next week! Can’t wait Bret! See ya there!
Bret on 7/26/2007 at 3:01 pm said:
Your right they are cleaning up the Oscar center. They been filming part of a movie here for the last 10 days and there’s a big Mover and shaker party up there tonight. No I’m not going I need my rest for all you chiliheads next week…….
Hey Bret! Wife is enroute as of 2 PM with your order. She’s stil hobbled up so you’ll be getting a page to come to the front door in about a half hour.
These are **opinions** folks! They are not facts. We need to stop treating them as such
I appreciate the review bro! Looking at the list of ingredients, I would have suspected it was water thin despite the gum. That just confirms it for me & saves me the money
I’d rather have someone’s honest opinion Wes, than smoke & mirrors
These are **opinions** folks! They are not facts.
this is both… parker is a dork. LOL
and he dresses funny.
150 y’all.
ha ha take that park
newman…where can i buy this sauce???
expect a comment from blane next….
“expect a comment from blane next….”
Nope, chrisk
“Does Not Medal”
Hmmm, does that mean its its 4th place, or 100th? I know, just that it really didnt make “the cut”. Its nice to know though, at least its a different bottle for the shelf. Glad for the review Newman. I have a bottle of “Wizard’s” sauce stashed away in the “boxed up” collection from years ago. I remember the label, but have never tried it. Like more then 50% of the bottles I have. Cant afford to buy 2 bottles of every sauce ya know.
Newman on 7/26/2007 at 3:56 pm said:
ha ha take that park
er
wesley h zebzda on 7/26/2007 at 4:03 pm said:
newman…where can i buy this sauce???
expect a comment from blane next….
i’ll comment….
google it wes. the company is based out of CA. it is sold in 2 or 3 places on the net.
good luck in your search.
DK on 7/26/2007 at 4:10 pm said:
er
you practicing being a budweiser lizard? ROFL - gotcha!
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:11 pm said:
i’ll comment….
google it wes. the company is based out of CA. it is sold in 2 or 3 places on the net.
good luck in your search.
Were can you buy it at…..DUH………Try Jungle Jim’s Mkt.
good one Bret.
do you have any Blair’s single digit pre-am’s there or any early 1930’s tabasco first generation style bottles? just gambling.
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 3:43 pm said:
These are **opinions** folks! They are not facts.
this is both… parker is a dork. LOL
At least I’m not an A$$HOLE
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 3:44 pm said:
and he dresses funny.
150 y’all.
And this coming from Gay Dennis the Menace….lol
Oh boy…..Smack time
Bret on 7/26/2007 at 4:15 pm said:
Were can you buy it at…..DUH………Try Jungle Jim’s Mkt.
Where’s that???
Bret on 7/24/2007 at 9:50 am said:
JOHN what can I say. They Look great. Thank you very very much. And yes their will be a treat in your booth. Peace Brother
A treat? Better watch your back Huv!
Wont really matter though cause Bret takes pictures
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:12 pm said:
you practicing being a budweiser lizard? ROFL - gotcha!
It was a disguise, gator in hiding. Thanks for blowing my cover general!
parker394 on 7/26/2007 at 4:24 pm said:
Oh boy…..Smack time
i am gunna sic shamu on you.
DK on 7/26/2007 at 4:26 pm said:
It was a disguise, gator in hiding. Thanks for blowing my cover general!
ROFLMAO!!!!!!! Where the hell do you you come up with this stuff DK???
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:27 pm said:
i am gunna sic shamu on you.
Well now your talking…..send him over with a Sushi chef attached.
Maybe I’ll leave you alone
ever had whale? taste like chicken with extra fat. not too bad with a stiff martini.
kristi on 7/26/2007 at 4:31 pm said:
ROFLMAO!!!!!!! Where the hell do you you come up with this stuff DK???
her girl,
maybe throw me a freakin bone every once and a while. i am pretty funny too ya know.
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:37 pm said:
her girl,
maybe throw me a freakin bone every once and a while. i am pretty funny too ya know.
Yea general, but she prefer’s the comedy funny, not your gay website funny1
He he he
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:37 pm said:
her girl,
maybe throw me a freakin bone every once and a while. i am pretty funny too ya know.
Hey heneral, well if it counts I did THINK fo you when I saw the pic of those Quetzlzacatenango Insanity Peppers. Does that count?????
Ooooooooooo sorry…..
Ooooooooooo sorry…..
Nice one Kristi
kristi on 7/26/2007 at 4:31 pm said:
ROFLMAO!!!!!!! Where the hell do you you come up with this stuff DK???
If I told ya, then I’d have to kill the general. I’ll shoot ya an email. General, watch out buddy ‘ol pal!
size doesnt matter kristi.
look what you are engaged to.
oooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry.
parker394 on 7/26/2007 at 4:40 pm said:
Ooooooooooo sorry…..
Nice one Kristi
parker, how is your popcorn and cold beverage today? wonder if 150 is in the books today?
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:41 pm said:
size doesnt matter kristi.
look what you are engaged to.
oooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry.
Silly boy, Size DOES matter!!! We just say that to make you little guys feel better. We don’t want to damage those with fragile egos.
I save the cold beverage and popcorn for special events.
kristi on 7/26/2007 at 4:43 pm said:
Silly boy, Size DOES matter!!! We just say that to make you little guys feel better. We don’t want to damage those with fragile egos.
i dont have an ego. (chuckling and smirking as i write that)
Well maybe this IS a special event
That’s Bizzaro general speaking there
Size comparison:
DK(2076)
general (295)
parker394 on 7/26/2007 at 4:45 pm said:
Well maybe this IS a special event
you must be in “the front row” since you are the only one watching us.
i dont think mrs friendly kristi and i will be at each others throats in the near future. i have all but respect for her as a chiliheader and a darn good hot sauce manufacturer. i heard she is kinda cute also.
DK on 7/26/2007 at 4:46 pm said:
Size comparison:
DK(2076)
general (295)
3300 - general
2076 - DK
2 weeks ago score. you grew i shrunk. i must have been swimming lately.
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:47 pm said:
you must be in “the front row” since you are the only one watching us.
i dont think mrs friendly kristi and i will be at each others throats in the near future. i have all but respect for her as a chiliheader and a darn good hot sauce manufacturer. i heard she is kinda cute also.
She is
If you ever made it to an event you could see for yourself.
Hey….go get that EGO a tune up….your slipping
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:47 pm said:
you must be in “the front row” since you are the only one watching us.
i dont think mrs friendly kristi and i will be at each others throats in the near future. i have all but respect for her as a chiliheader and a darn good hot sauce manufacturer. i heard she is kinda cute also.
Well you heard right!
And just know, I won’t say anything here or anywhere else to anyone if I dont think they know I’m saying it with the utmost respect and humor. Its all good!
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:48 pm said:
3300 - general
2076 - DK2 weeks ago score. you grew
I got your 3300, litterally. Little man.
whoa, you respect me. my dog doesnt even respect me.
i should go buy a lotto ticket.
Wasn’t Blane going to make those (2) 3 inch signs for BADASSMOFO headquarters?
i wish. i could put one one my car. business write off and free advertising.
lol
DK on 7/26/2007 at 4:50 pm said:
I got your 3300, litterally. Little man.
yeah, but you paid me for some of my size, what does that make you?
parker394 on 7/26/2007 at 4:50 pm said:
She is
If you ever made it to an event you could see for yourself.
Hey….go get that EGO a tune up….your slipping
Aw thanks Parker!
wesley h zebzda on 7/26/2007 at 4:03 pm said:
newman…where can i buy this sauce???
expect a comment from blane next….
if you can’t find it, let me know I can send you some.
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 4:36 pm said:
ever had whale? taste like chicken with extra fat. not too bad with a stiff martini.
I have had whale and it doesn’t taste at all like chicken, more like a cross between scallops and salmon. Ever think that maybe chicken tastes like a lot of other things?
hey uncle sam,
i was kidding. i have no interest in consuming whale. i will stick to road kill.
Cool, I had the rare opportunity. A co-worker’s wife was full blooded Makah.
Makah? is that eskimo?
NW tribe Coastal WA.
thanks for the clarification.
you’re new here it looks like it? you like all the info and good times so far?
Yeah, I have been watching and reading for a few months. Quite often I’ve noticed that it is a tight community and if you don’t personally know the people the comments make no sense. I am trying to figure out who is who as well. Which sauce do you make?
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 5:38 pm said:
hey uncle sam,
i was kidding. i have no interest in consuming whale. i will stick to road kill.
That made me spit out my drink. Too damn funny General. Should I scoop up some on my way to JJ’s from VA? I am sure to come across all varieties.
make? i dont make sauce. i am just one of the trouble makers here. LOL
i have been on here for bout a year. really fun times. met some great folk through here. one of these days i will be able to meet more. hopefully at Fiery Foods in NM in march. one thing to recommend, well 2… dont piss off Blane (:D) and you better have tuff skin, cause some of these remarks can be borderline personnal. and one more thing, comsume lots of hot sauce, it is cancer fighting. oh, and one more thing… Jim Campbell is the best, hands down.
Buddah on 7/26/2007 at 6:04 pm said:
That made me spit out my drink. Too damn funny General. Should I scoop up some on my way to JJ’s from VA? I am sure to come across all varieties.
you taking the scenic route via Juneau? or are you a part timer on “dangerous catch?”
where in the heck u gunna get some whale lard? i have been through God’s country (VA and KY among other southern states) and i have not seen any whale meat stands next to boiled p-nuts stands.
Cool, no offense meant. I’m the guy who already pissed everyone off stuffing the ballot box for sauce of the month. Sorry. So we make Zane & Zack’s, honey based hot sauces.
who’s who:
Newman: The “That’s Dope” Guy
generallee: the hayseed
Uncle Big: The Big Guy
Jim- StepUpForCharity.org: The Voice of Reason
Kristi: The “Mary-Ann” (Gilligan’s Island)
Parker394: The Professor (Gilligan’s Island)
ethan: The Ginger (same)
DK: Thurston Howell III (ditto)
chrisk: The “Brutal Honesty’ Guy
Sam: The new Guy
Right on Newman, now I got it all figured out.
Blane - the enforcer
blane - the terminator
blane _ the emilinator
I wanted to do a blane and wes but a voice in my head said “too soon”.
ME- newbie hot sauce explorer who knows nothing about whale meat. Yet, I do know where there are roads, and in turn the roadkill.
Who is going to ZestFest?
wrong blog if you want to do blane or wes. maybe you should check out my other cash crop of a website….
badassmofo.com
damn, forgot buddah…
Buddah: The Human Atlas
Sam on 7/26/2007 at 6:15 pm said:
Who is going to ZestFest?
my guess is not a lot of folks. there is the huge JJ’s open house giddy up next weekend that will take a bunch of everyones money. just my guess. where do you live Uncle Sam?
Newman on 7/26/2007 at 6:16 pm said:
damn, forgot buddah…
Buddah: The Human Atlas
is he just really heavy or knows alot of geography stuff?
I wish I could do Zestfest, but I am just hoping for Albuddahqurque for the Fiery Foods Show. And of course now 50-50 on JJs. I do want to go.
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 6:17 pm said:
is he just really heavy or knows alot of geography stuff?
geography stuff.
A little of both, but I am down 88 pounds since my surgery in November. I am a postal worker, so I do know my way around the US map, at least a wee bit.
Buddah on 7/26/2007 at 6:19 pm said:
A little of both, but I am down 88 pounds since my surgery in November. I am a postal worker, so I do know my way around the US map, at least a wee bit.
see… told ya!
I have an exhibitors list current as of yesterday, but that only tells me who will be working there. Actually it doesn’t even tell that. As confirmed yesterday Mild and Wild will share space w/CaJohn. Anyone else sharing a booth? I didn’t even know that was an option.
I know about the JJ’s gig, but I’m in Seattle area why is every thing on the East coast?
Sam on 7/26/2007 at 6:20 pm said:
I have an exhibitors list current as of yesterday, but that only tells me who will be working there. Actually it doesn’t even tell that. As confirmed yesterday Mild and Wild will share space w/CaJohn. Anyone else sharing a booth? I didn’t even know that was an option.
i believe Jim Campbell of Mild to Wild will be at blair’s booth selling all his goods. blair is unable to attend and Jim (the voice of reason) has offered to hold down his tent and all of the sales from blairs booth are being donated to charity. in case you didnt know.
Sam on 7/26/2007 at 6:22 pm said:
I know about the JJ’s gig, but I’m in Seattle area why is every thing on the East coast?
most of the hot sauce makers are in the midwest and east coast. not many big guy or girls are out here.
Sam on 7/26/2007 at 6:22 pm said:
I know about the JJ’s gig, but I’m in Seattle area why is every thing on the East coast?
ohio doesn’t touch the east coast. It’s like saying Montana is west coast. Well I will give in to the east part, but not coast. A hop skip and a jump from Seattle. Maybe if you took Amtrak you can save a few bucks. You might have to leave tomorrow though to get there in time.
i wouldnt call montana west coast, i would call it mountain west.
i minored in geography and majored in landscape architecture.
Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEC football rules.
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 6:24 pm said:
i believe Jim Campbell of Mild to Wild will be at blair’s booth selling all his goods. blair is unable to attend and Jim (the voice of reason) has offered to hold down his tent and all of the sales from blairs booth are being donated to charity. in case you didnt know.
That’s a JJ’s I’m talkin’ Zestfest
generallee on 7/26/2007 at 6:28 pm said:
i wouldnt call montana west coast, i would call it mountain west.
i minored in geography and majored in landscape architecture.
Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEC football rules.
gen- you can’t win this one
DK: Thurston Howell III (ditto)
Wow, from gator wrastlin’ broke ass redneck to old rich fart stranded on an island with nowhere to spend his dough! I’m screwed either way! LOL!
Hey general, you cuttin’ in on my roadkill gig?
please elaborate.
Hey general, you cuttin’ in on my roadkill gig?
i was doing it for real before you did. how do you think we get super bowl venison? daddys old Ford (the chevy was always broken, go figure)
Wizards rule!