Title: The History of Salsa and Hot Sauce - Acapulcos
Headings: The History of Salsa and Hot Sauce
The History of Salsa and Hot Sauce
Origins of Salsa
Salsa Develops in the United States
Salsa Grows in Popularity
Salsa Today

Content: Salsa Develops in the United States
In 1807, the first bottled hot sauces made their appearance in Massachusetts. This first sauces were based on Cayenne chiles. In 1868, Tabasco sauce made its debut performance on a small Island a little west of New Orleans. Around the turn of the century cookbooks are reported to have published recipes for salsa and competitors in the hot sauce market began arising. In 1948, Texas became the home to the first salsa manufacturing site in the United States. Salsa Grows in Popularity
Salsa really started taking off in the 1980s. In fact, between the years 1985 and 1990, salsa sales increased seventy-nine percent. The momentum increased as 36 percent of American households were buying salsa in 1992 (up from 16% in 1988). The increase in popularity of Mexican restaurants and cantinas which always have salsa have helped in become a household item. Salsa Today
Now salsa is one of the most popular condiments along with ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.