Over 30 years ago you could not find a commercial hot sauce free of preservatives, stabilizers, or artificial ingredients. Gordon Buford, Blacklick's founder, set out to create products in the same way Grandma would make them: All Natural, Gluten Free, Preservative Free. His goal was to create products that reflect his core values; utilizing the finest principles of science and environmental stewardship. Since then, he's worked hard to perfect our manufacturing process to achieve just that, using fresh ingredients and sourced locally for best quality.