Local hot sauce named finalist for prestigious international award

Ujjo, which according to owner Lauren D’Souza is the very first hot sauce for coffee, has only existed for half a year, but it’s already reeling in some serious international recognition.

The hot sauce, which combines pepper-derived heat alongside sweetness and a unique spice blend, was recently nominated for a Sprudgie Award.

Held annually, the awards compile the best new cafes, coffee, and coffee-related accessories, letting their global audience decide each winer. Ujjo is a finalist alongside seven others in the “Best New Product” category.

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You can vote for Ujjo here.

“Winning it would bring enough exposure that it could help us soar next year,” D’Souza said.

Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. PST on Jan. 9. 

If you’d like to try the unique hot sauce first, you can stop by several location distributors, including the North Market, as well as order online.

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