Lizano sauce facts for kids
Bottle of Salsa Lizano in export presentation, with English label.
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| Owner | Unilever |
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| Country | Costa Rica |
| Introduced | 1920 |
| Related brands | Worcestershire sauce, Pickapeppa Sauce |
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| Tagline | ¡A su comida le da vida! (Brings life to your food) |
Lizano sauce (Spanish: salsa Lizano) is a special sauce from Costa Rica. It was first made in 1920 by the Lizano company. Today, a big company called Unilever owns it. This sauce is light brown and smooth. It is a bit like other sauces you might know, such as HP Sauce.
It is used to make food taste better. You can add it while cooking or at the table. It has a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. You might also notice a little bit of spice from black pepper and cumin.
What's in Lizano Sauce?
Lizano sauce is made with water, sugar, and salt. It also has vegetables like onions, carrots, cauliflower, and cucumbers. Other ingredients include spices, mustard, turmeric, and corn starch.
How is it Used?
Many Costa Rican dishes are made with Lizano sauce. You will often see it on restaurant tables in Costa Rica. It is commonly used with gallo pinto (a rice and beans dish) and tamales. People also enjoy it with eggs, rice, beans, fish, and cheese. It can even be used to marinate meat.
You can find Lizano sauce more and more in North America. It is often sold online.
History of Lizano Sauce
The sauce was first created by Próspero Jiménez. He made it in his bar in Alajuela, Costa Rica. People in the neighborhood loved it. Seeing how popular imported sauces were, he talked to Próspero Lizano. Lizano owned a factory.
Together, they started the Lizano brand. They also created the famous green label for the sauce. In 1991, a company called Best Foods bought Lizano. Later, Unilever bought Best Foods. In 2020, the sauce celebrated its 100th birthday!
See also
In Spanish: Salsa Lizano para niños
