In 2021 Salon.Com reported that mambo (or mumbo) sauce, is the condiment that likely fueled the civil rights movement. How interesting is that? Right?
There is so much history behind the various types of sauces from each part of the globe. National Sauce Month is celebrated each year in the month of March and since sauce is so diverse, we’d love to celebrate diversity amongst brands. Here are some Black-owned sauce brands to support.
Eat UNrestricted is a brand making allergen-friendly, vegan cheese sauces that taste amazing.
Their carrot and potato-based sauce is an artificial color and preservatives free, naturally gluten-free, soy-free, dairy free, and nut/cashew free. This is truly a cheese dip/sauce that can be enjoyed by most if not all and has received 5-star reviews from their customers and local personal chefs that they’ve worked with. Co-founder Dianna King recently won the 2023 Innovators award from Black Women In Food by Dine Diaspora.
Instagram:@eatunrestricted
Website: https://eatunrestricted.com/
Indianapolis Monthly Magazine voted JohnTom’s Barbecue Sauce best in the state. Their mouthwatering sauces are handcrafted in the Midwest, with a subtle dose of southern charm. This brand was created by three men, Rodney Robinson, Lathay Pegues, Terrell Cooper.
John Tom Branson, the grandfather of 2 of the co-founders, is the inspiration behind the product. The sauce is currently sold in Kroger, and Target and a part of the food service in several Indiana colleges.
Instagram: @johntomsbbq
Creator, Chef G hails from Clarendon, Jamaica. Gareth learned the art of West Indian cooking from his grandmother Ms. May. In a tiny kitchen, he was drawn to the smells and sounds that created authentic Caribbean flavors that are infused in his menu and sauces today.
After his training on the Northern coast of Jamaica, Gareth began working in fine dining and 5-star restaurants in the likes of the Sandals- Royal Plantation, Grand Lido Braco, and Riu Hotel. Fast-forward 14 years and Chef G runs successful restaurants in Houston, Texas. His sauces are a hit and available online or in his restaurant locations.
Website:https://nyamgoodsauceco.com/
There’s nothing like a great sauce right? So, please be sure to connect with these amazing Black-owned sauce brands as we celebrate National Sauce Month.
Lynnecia S. Eley is Founder & Managing Editor of Soigne’ + Swank Magazine. She is a career-driven entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she is an award-winning University Assistant Dean and Adjunct Professor committed to excellence, dedication, and caring for others. Known as the Confidence Doula, Lynnecia is a best-selling author and coach, a founder of Two Queens Media and Black & Ivy League, Inc. You can learn more about Lynnecia and her platforms at www.shecaninspire.com.
