What is plantain and why is it in a hot sauce?

Plantain is a close relative of the banana, widely eaten across West Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Unlike banana, it has a firmer texture and a deeper, caramelised sweetness when cooked. I...

Is Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce vegan?

Yes — Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. It contains no animal-derived ingredients. It contains sulphites — if you have a sulphite sensitivity, check the bottle la...

What allergens does Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce contain?

Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce contains sulphites. No other major UK allergens are declared. It does not contain gluten, milk, soya, or egg. It is produced in a kitchen that handles nuts. Always check the...

How long does Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce last?

Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce lasts up to 3 months once opened, stored in the refrigerator with the lid tightly closed. It must be kept refrigerated before and after opening as it contains no artificial ...

Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce – Sweet, tropical and like nothing else

Sweet, tangy, delicious. The queen of all sauces — and Funkee Foods' confirmed top best seller.

Heat level
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 5/5

Very Hot

Slow-building scotch bonnet heat

Price
£6.50 | 150ml

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Flavour	Secondary notes	The character
Sweet tropical mango	Caramelised plantain, garlic	Scotch bonnet slow burn

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Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce is unlike anything else in the Funkee Foods hot sauce range — and, for that matter, most hot sauces anywhere. It opens with an immediate tropical sweetness from ripe mango: bright, sunny, and instantly compelling.

Then comes the plantain — a deeper, more caramelised sweetness that is richer and earthier than the mango, adding a depth that grounds the fruitiness and makes this sauce feel genuinely substantial. Garlic and shallot weave through as the savoury undertone, while white wine vinegar and apple juice bring the brightness.

Then the scotch bonnet heat builds: slow, serious, and long-lasting. Customers put it perfectly: 'Never tasted anything like this before. Very different.'

Mango — the bright, tropical hero; sweet, sunny and immediately distinctive
Plantain — the depth ingredient; its caramelised, slightly starchy sweetness gives the sauce its distinctive body and West African character
Scotch bonnet — rescued produce; delivers the 5/5 slow-building intense heat
Shallot — a subtle aromatic base note that adds complexity without competing with the fruit
Garlic — the savoury anchor that stops the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional
Syrup & sugar — deepens the fruit sweetness and gives the sauce its smooth, glossy body
White wine vinegar & apple juice — the bright acidity that lifts the tropicality
Thyme, oregano, cinnamon & cloves — a warm spice and herb base rooted in West African flavour tradition

Keep refrigerated before AND after opening — this sauce is made with all-natural preservatives and no artificial additives. Refrigeration is essential to maintain quality and flavour. Once opened: use within 3 months for the best flavour. Close the lid tightly after each use.

Serving suggestion: Shake the bottle well before use. Use 3–4 tablespoons per dish.
Marinade tip: Coat lamb, chicken, or fish in 3–4 tablespoons and refrigerate for 2–4 hours. The mango and syrup caramelise into a beautiful tropical glaze under heat.

Modern kitchen with an open, well-stocked refrigerator

What makes Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce different?

Funkee Foods' confirmed top best seller across the entire range — and once you try it, the reason is immediately obvious.

The mango and plantain combination gives the sauce two distinct layers of sweetness — the bright tropical fruitiness of mango and the deeper, caramelised richness of plantain.

Plantain in a UK hot sauce is a genuine first. Most consumers outside West African and Caribbean communities have never encountered plantain as a condiment ingredient. As Amanda says: 'Never tasted anything like this before' is exactly what customers say.

Rooted in West African culinary tradition. Plantain is a staple of the cuisine Amanda grew up cooking alongside her mother.

Amanda's Top 3 Dishes

Roasted lamb with hot mango and plantain sauce

Roast leg of lamb

The mango's brightness and the plantain's caramelised depth are a natural pairing for lamb. The scotch bonnet heat transforms what could be a rich, heavy dish into something vibrant and memorable.

Shrimp salad

Drizzled over a warm shrimp salad, the sauce acts as the dressing, the heat element, and the flavour bridge between the seafood and any greens or grains.

Roasted chicken on a white plate with rosemary and green vegetables

Roast chicken

Used as a marinade overnight, the mango and syrup caramelise into a beautiful glaze during roasting. The plantain depth adds a richness that plain fruit marinades can't match.

Perfect pairings for Hot Garlic & Apricot Sauce

Proteins

Lamb (top pairing)
Fish, shrimp, seafood
Chicken, tofu, eggs
Plant proteins

Meal types

Roast leg of lamb — the standout
Shrimp salad — a natural match
Roast chicken, rice dishes
Tacos, wraps, dipping

Occasions

Everyday cooking
Cosy winter meals
Caribbean & West African
Family gatherings

Quick recipe: Hot Mango & Plantain Glazed Roast Chicken

Spatchcock a whole chicken or use bone-in thighs. Coat generously with 4–5 tablespoons of Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce, getting it under the skin as well as over it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours — overnight is better. Roast at 200°C for 45–55 minutes, basting once halfway through. The mango and syrup caramelise into a deep, glossy tropical glaze while the scotch bonnet heat builds into every piece. Serve with rice and a fresh salad.

Roasted chicken with mango plantain sauce

The unexpected use: Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce stirred into vegan mayonnaise

Stir 2–3 tablespoons of Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce into a good vegan mayonnaise for an instant tropical, spicy dipping sauce or sandwich spread. The mango sweetness cuts through the richness of the mayo, the plantain adds depth, and the scotch bonnet heat builds underneath — making every dip or bite considerably more interesting than plain mayo could manage. Excellent alongside plantain chips, fried chicken, or as a burger sauce.

Creamy sauce in a jar with spoon, bowl, avocado, and nuts

Dietary information & Allergens

Dietary status	Allergens
✅ Vegan	Contains: Sulphites
✅ Vegetarian	Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts — check bottle label if you have a nut allergy
✅ No artificial colouring or preservatives	Always check the bottle label for the full and current allergen information

Frequently asked questions

Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce is rated 5 out of 5 for heat — the maximum on the Funkee Foods scale. The scotch bonnet peppers deliver a slow-building, intense heat that takes 20–30 seconds to develop. The mango and plantain sweetness makes the heat feel more intense by contrast — the tropical opening is so compelling that when the scotch bonnet arrives, it catches you. Start with a small drizzle if new to intense heat.

Made the Funkee way

Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce began as an instinct — a feeling that these two ingredients, so natural together in West African cooking, had never been pushed into a hot sauce before. With over 15 years of professional catering experience and her formative years helping in her mother's West African restaurant, Amanda knew plantain's character intimately: its caramelised depth, its nutritional richness, and its capacity to ground a fruity sauce in something real. The mango brings the tropical brightness; the plantain brings the soul. The result is a sauce that customers call vibrant and like nothing they've ever tasted. Amanda calls it the queen of all sauces. Confirmed best seller. The numbers agree.

Ready to try Hot Mango & Plantain Sauce?

If you love tropical flavours and serious heat — this is the one. The queen of all sauces doesn't keep well-guarded secrets. Drizzle it, marinade with it, stir it into mayo. It won't last long.

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