What is Picante Made Of? Ingredients and Flavor Explained
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Over 75 years ago, David Pace founded Pace Foods, defining the American grocery store version of picante sauce. This popular condiment is made from a base of tomatoes, onions, and various chili peppers, with its distinguishing feature being a smoother, less chunky texture than most salsas. A cooked sauce, its flavor profile and consistency are shaped by a careful blend of ingredients and a simmering process.