Ranking the 6 Truff Hot Sauces from Least to Most Favorite

Hot sauce can easily improve many dishes, from scrambled eggs to sandwiches. But how do you pick one when there are so many grocery store hot sauces available on the market? It helps if they stand out or have unique additions, such as a truffle infusion. Truff has a line of truffled condiments, including mayo, pasta sauces, and oils, but I wanted to test and compare the brand’s non-limited-edition hot sauce flavors. 

Taste is the most important part of the condiment, but I also judged these hot sauces based on their heat level, versatility, and cost. Some hot sauce fans may purchase them solely based on how gnarly the burn feels in their throat, but an excellent hot sauce should balance heat with complexity and personality. To be honest, four of Truff’s sauces have very similar profiles, and two of them were just hotter versions of the others. I had two clear favorites, and the rest came pretty close, which made them tough to rank. Regardless, this guide should help you narrow down which one is best for you. Buckle up and get ready for a tasty trip.

Truff White Hotter Sauce is one of two sauces on this list that have a white truffle infusion. This one has a reddish-orange color and a truffle aroma on the nose. This condiment obtains its heat from two sources: red chili peppers and red habanero powder. When I tried it alone, the first thing I tasted was the tinge of truffle, along with sweetness from the organic sugar and organic agave nectar. After that, I was hit with the wave of heat. 

Aside from the first couple seconds when the sweetness shone through, I mostly tasted the chili pepper component here. All you can taste is heat. The truffle aspect kind of fizzles away into the background. I also tried it in my soup and found it brought a hot dimension to the food. But, I didn’t notice any changes to the flavor profile when it was mixed into the soup.

This is one of the two spicier sauces, and it can bring subtle warmth without overwhelming a dish. If you use it in larger quantities or as a dip for your chicken tenders or carrots, then you’re stuck with its heat. I smelled the truffle more than I tasted it, and for the price point of the bottle, I would like it to pop through a bit more. It’s not a cheap bottle, and I would recommend saving your money and trying something else from the brand. On a more positive note, you could use small amounts to make the bottle last longer because it is spicier than some of the other flavors on this list. 

The Truff White Hot Sauce is the milder version of the lower-ranked White Hotter sauce. Both have very similar packaging, except the lid on this one is white and the text on the packaging is gold. They are both infused with white truffle, but this one is slightly more orange in color, whereas the other had a noticeable redness to it. I can spot some little flecks throughout the sauce — which could be the chili peppers or the spices — although the ingredients don’t specify what it is. When I first tasted it, I found a hint of truffled sweetness. The hot sauce has a mild sugary profile that transforms into heat.

While it has some spice, it is considerably milder than its hotter counterpart. I noticed more of a truffle profile in this sauce, which is why I ranked it higher. Because it’s gentler, you could potentially use it to add a spicy boost to a range of dishes. For one, you could incorporate it into an aioli for a BLT. The Truff White Hot Sauce also costs the same price as the White Hotter sauce, and it’s not the most affordable spicy condiment out there. If I’m paying that much for hot sauce, I want it to be exceptional; this sauce is fine, but I wouldn’t want to spend that amount of money on it. 

The Truff Hotter Hot Sauce is made with a black truffle infusion, as opposed to the lower-ranked white truffle products. It has an orangey-red hue to it, which matches its red packaging and lid. By itself, it has dimension and a hint of sweetness, a touch of vinegar, and then that lingering, spicy burn on the tongue. I don’t taste much truffle, as the sugar, vinegar, and warmth from the red chili peppers and red habanero powder overpower it. 

This sauce is less expensive than the white truffle sauces, which is why I ranked it higher. The price point is much more approachable, but there’s also a better depth of flavor here. The Hotter Hot sauce is spicy, but it has other components that can make it useful for many types of dishes. This hot sauce would be a tasty way to give your beef stroganoff a spicy twist; you can mix it in with the rest of the ingredients to provide a balanced, even warmth. The black truffle flavors would pair nicely with the earthiness of the mushrooms, while the dish’s creamy sauce would offer a delightful mouthfeel. 

As a note, from this point on, all the remaining hot sauces are the same price as this one. Instead, my ranking focuses purely on taste and versatility.

Truff Original Hot Sauce has a balanced flavor and is perfect for those who prefer a sauce that isn’t too powerful. It comes in black packaging and with a dark-colored lid to match its black truffle infusion. Although it doesn’t say so on the packaging, the brand calls it its original hot sauce. It has a deep red color and an acidic vinegar aroma on the nose. The condiment has a thick consistency, almost like a tomato sauce, and a moderate spice level backed by red chili peppers.

The first thing I taste on the tongue is sweetness, which comes from the sugar and agave nectar, followed by warmth. The Truff Original Hot Sauce is a solid hot sauce for when you want to incorporate earthy heat into anything from pizza to avocado toast. It offers a great level of warmth, but it doesn’t have the tangy complexity of my top two sauces, which I ultimately enjoyed more than this one. 

The Truff Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce is my number two choice because it has an overall balanced flavor and is versatile. The sauce stands out with its bold green packaging and lid. You can easily spot it in the fridge or on the shelf, and it’s the most visually appealing out of all the bottles I sampled. I could tell that this hot sauce had the most separation out of all the samples; I could see the olive oil on top before I shook it (as you should do with all the Truff sauces). But after it was refrigerated, this became less apparent. 

This is the only green-colored sauce in the brand’s lineup. Besides its unique color, it also had a tart, vinegar-lime aroma. While most of the aforementioned hot sauces had a sweet tinge when they first hit my tongue, this one has a tart taste, thanks to ingredients like lime juice powder, citric acid, and white vinegar. The Truff Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce has an approachable flavor; it isn’t overly truffly or spicy, and the lime comes through the most. 

It is a well-rounded, mild green sauce that offers a slightly refreshing lift. The lime, citric acid, and vinegar content give it a boost that the other hot sauces don’t have. Since this sauce has the lime element, you may find that it pairs better with certain foods, like tacos or grilled meats, including grilled flat iron steak. I also found that this sauce brought a tangy, mild heat to my lemony chicken soup. Add this to any dish that you want to give a bright, barely-there warmth to. 

The Truff Buffalo Sauce is my favorite condiment from the brand. It has the most noticeable truffle flavor out of the batch, both in terms of taste and fragrance, which is one reason I rated it at the top. The sauce is infused with black truffle and made with cayenne pepper for heat. The orange hue of the sauce matches the packaging and lid and helps distinguish it on the shelf.

Buffalo wing sauce often includes butter, but not this one. As a result, it does not have the same creaminess that you might taste in other Buffalo sauce brands. Instead, it has a tangy truffle flavor and approachable spice level. It’s very versatile, and its slightly spicy flavor was a step-up from the Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce. While you might associate Buffalo sauce as a complement to chicken wings, you can use this sauce any time you need a spicy and slightly tart condiment. I like eating this sauce with anything from fries to carrots.

It leaves a light sizzle on the tongue, but it quickly goes away. I have purchased the Truff Buffalo Sauce before on my Grocery Outlet haul. While it was enjoyable the first time, I still wanted to test it alongside other Truff items to solidify its ranking. This hot sauce blends, heat, tanginess, and truffles for a tantalizing trifecta that won it the number one spot in this taste test.

Because Truff sauces are truffle-essenced, you have to be a fan of the potent, earthy fungus to even remotely begin to enjoy them. I appreciate truffle and hot sauce, so it was fun to try these out. To rank the hot sauces, I evaluated each one based on four key points: flavor, heat level, versatility, and price — in that order. In order words, what does it taste like? What flavors can I pick out, and do they change on the tongue, after swallowing, or based on the food they’re served with? I also looked at the spice level and the overall versatility of the sauce. 

I tried each sauce by itself, with carrots, then again with chicken soup. This allowed me to try each one multiple times to get an understanding of it and how the flavors changed based on what I ate it with. Your favorite will probably boil down to whether you like the vibrant flavors of lime or cayenne pepper or if you have a preference between white or black truffles. But, it will also depend on your tolerance for heat. Though, spice fiends may not be satisfied by these sauces, as none have a burn-your-mouth-off-and-chug-a-glass-of-milk type of heat.

Whether you’re a hot sauce enthusiast or a truffle fanatic, this list serves as the ultimate guide to which Truff bottle you should add to your fridge — and yes, the sauces should be refrigerated after opening per the instructions on the bottle.