The story of FRANK'S® REDHOT® dates back to 1918 when cayenne pepper farmer Adam Estilette got together with Jacob Frank of the Frank Tea and Spice Company and they began to make sauce together. Two years later, in 1920, the first bottle of FRANK'S® RedHot® Sauce emerged from Estilette's pickling plant in New Iberia, Louisiana. The popularity of FRANK'S® RedHot® Cayenne Pepper Sauce grew steadily then received a massive boost in 1964 when word got out that it was the secret ingredient for the first ever Buffalo Wing created in Buffalo, New York.

Durkee® Famous Foods acquired the FRANK'S® RedHot® brand in 1977 and overseen the company’s growth from strength to strength, introducing new products but retaining the core quality that has ensured the survival of this famous sauce. FRANK'S ® RedHot® grows a proprietary blend of special chile peppers in both Mexico and in New Mexico. After harvesting, a mash is made from the peppers which is then stored in New Mexico to be aged. Only after the perfect aging process has taken place is the pepper mash sent for processing at the main production plant in Springfield, Missouri. Here the pepper mash is cooked and special spices are added to give FRANK'S ® RedHot® that distinct surge of flavour for which it is renowned.

Today the FRANK'S® brand is owned by Reckitt Benckiser Inc. but thankfully the sauces are still made with the same care and attention to the age-old recipes.
FRANK'S® RedHot® Original and the more recently introduced FRANK'S® RedHot® XTRA Hot are truly versatile sauces, not just for making chicken wings but its enjoyed by countless people on foods ranging from pizza and pasta to popcorn and, it is said, even ice cream.

Answers below to some frequently asked questions on FRANK'S® sauces as supplied by the producers of Frank's sauces themselves.

	What is the shelf life of FRANK'S® RedHot® products?
	Quality, freshness and flavor are top priorities at FRANK'S® RedHot®. You may have noticed that we recently changed to a BEST WHEN USED BY DATE coding system on our packaging. This is not an expiration date. The date stamped on shoulder or the bottom of the bottle is the date we recommend that you use the product by to assure the product's optimum flavor, freshness and consistent quality. The product will generally maintain good flavor quality for a few months after that date if refrigerated. Refrigeration will help maintain its flavor; however, it is not necessary if you prefer your FRANK'S® RedHot® to be room temperature. If your FRANK'S® RedHot® product does not have a BEST WHEN USED BY DATE, look for the Julian date production code on the bottle. This code consists of a letter followed by a 5 digit number. The letter represents the manufacturing location, the first two numbers represent the year the product was produced and the next three numbers is the day of the year. This would be a number from 001 - 365. The recommended shelf life of FRANK'S® RedHot® is 24 months from the date of manufacture.
	Do FRANK'S® RedHot® sauces have to be refrigerated?
	No, but doing so will keep the product fresher for a longer period of time.
	Do FRANK'S® RedHot® sauce products contain MSG?
	No, FRANK'S® RedHot® Original, XTRA Hot, Buffalo Wing Sauce and Chile 'n Lime™ do not contain MSG.
	Are FRANK'S® RedHot® sauce products gluten free?
	Yes, FRANK'S® RedHot® Original, XTRA Hot, Buffalo Wing Sauce and Chile 'n Lime™ are gluten free.
	Are FRANK'S® RedHot® sauce products kosher?
	Yes, FRANK'S® RedHot® products are kosher. However, the Buffalo Wing Sauce does not have OUD on the label because it is a dairy product for use on meat. This is a contradiction by Jewish law.
	Does FRANK'S® RedHot® sauce contain any carbs, fat or calories?
	No, FRANK'S® RedHot® Sauce does not contain any carbohydrates, calories or fat.