There has been a rise in popularity of hot sauces like sriracha and exotic foods thanks to “foodies” online. Some states have always been known for their spicy cuisine. A poll of 5,000 Americans (100 from each state) were asked which state is the spiciest? The clear winner is Louisiana followed by Texas.
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WHAT STATES ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SPICY CUISINE?*
- Louisiana 42%
- Texas 31%
- New Mexico 25%
- California 14%
- Arizona 11%
*Respondents were asked to select up to three
WHICH STATES HAVE A HIGHER-THAN-AVERAGE TOLERANCE FOR SPICE?
- New Mexico 83%
- Louisiana (tied for second) 72%
- Texas (tied for second) 72%
- Arizona (tied for fourth) 57%
- California (tied for fourth) 57%
- New York 52%
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