Barnacle Foods – Alaskan Bullwhip – OBITUARY REVIEW

Here lies Barnacle Foods Alaskan Bullwhip-

3.4/10

I first met this sauce on the Heat Hot Sauce website. Bullwhip kelp, also known as Mermaid Bladder, is a nutrient-dense seaweed found from Alaska to parts of northern California. Some key minerals are potassium, iodine, and magnesium. Apparently, it is also a good source of fiber, and cardiovascular health. This plant can grow up to 100 feet long, growing as much as 2 feet per day in the warmer months. For Pacific Northwest indigenous cultures, bull kelp is more than a seaweed – it's a vital link between land and sea, human and supernatural. Historically, it was used for fishing, hunting, food preparation, and household items like ropes, baskets, and storage containers. Bull kelp is also featured in myths, stories, and children's games, reflecting its cultural importance and the interdependence between indigenous peoples and the sea. Let’s get into the review!

REVIEW: Having had pickled bullwhip kelp before, this sauce triggered the memory of that experience. You may have noticed that I scored this one low. Unfortunately, this one was not for me. It’s not often that I refuse to finish a bottle, and this happened to be one of them. The heat level is fine, a bit less than I expected since it features piri piri peppers. The umami flavors this sauce provides leans on the side of the seawater brine that may intrigue people that are keen to that. For me, it was harder to taste the pepper because of this reason, combined with the sharp tomato acidity layer in there that I also disliked more than I normally would. Although I didn’t particularly enjoy this one, I still encourage people to try this one out if you get the opportunity! It's quite unique, and it made me want to try piri piri in other applications. Rest in Peace, Spicy Prince

Feel free to tell us your favorite sauce featuring those piri piri, suggest other varieties by Barnacle Foods, or tell us YOUR experience with this one! Bonus prompt for this one is tell us your favorite pickled vegetable!

Ingredients: Alaskan Bull Kelp, Water, Organic Vinegar, Organic Tomato, Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Garlic, Salt, Piri Piri, Xanthan Gum.
*Certified Organic