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{{short description|Costa Rican condiment}}
{{short description|Costa Rican condiment}}
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| name = Lizano sauce
'''Salsa Lizano''', (''salsa'' means "sauce" in Spanish), is a [[Cuisine of Costa Rica|Costa Rican]] [[condiment]] developed in 1920 by the Lizano Company. It is now a product of [[Unilever]]. It is a thin, smooth, light brown sauce (akin to such condiments as [[HP Sauce]] or [[Worcestershire sauce]]).
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| logo_upright =
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| logo_caption = Lizano Sauce Label
| image = Salsa lizano.jpg
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| caption = Bottle of Salsa Lizano in export presentation, with English label.
| producttype = [[Condiment]]
| currentowner = [[Unilever]]
| producedby = Unilever
| origin = [[Costa Rica]]
| introduced = 1920
| discontinued =
| related = [[Worcestershire sauce]], [[Pickapeppa Sauce]]
| markets =
| previousowners = {{plainlist|
* 1920 - Lizano
* 1991 - [[Best Foods]]
}}
| ambassadors =
| tagline = {{lang|es|¡A su comida le da vida!}} (Brings life to your food)
| website = {{official website|https://www.unileverfoodsolutionslatam.com/producto/lizano-salsa-de-vegetales-y-condimentos-naturales-70-ES-246503.html|Lizano® Salsa de Vegetales y Condimentos Naturales}}
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'''Lizano sauce''' ({{lang-es|salsa Lizano}}) is a [[Cuisine of Costa Rica|Costa Rican]] [[condiment]] developed in 1920 by the Lizano company. It is now a product of [[Unilever]]. It is a thin, smooth, light brown sauce (akin to such condiments as [[HP Sauce]] or [[Worcestershire sauce]]).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Madrid |first1=Laura |title=Señora salsa |url=http://wvw.nacion.com/dominical/2003/febrero/16/dominical9.html |accessdate=28 August 2020 |work=La Nación |date=16 February 2003 |archive-date=1 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101024400/http://wvw.nacion.com/dominical/2003/febrero/16/dominical9.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


It is meant to be used while cooking or at tableside to flavor one's food when serving. It is slightly sweet and acidic, with a hint of spiciness lent by black pepper and [[cumin]].
It is meant to be used while cooking or at tableside to flavor one's food when serving. It is slightly sweet and acidic, with a hint of spiciness lent by black pepper and [[cumin]].
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The ingredients include [[water]], [[sugar]], [[salt]], [[vegetable]]s (onions, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers), spices, [[Black pepper|pepper]], [[Mustard (condiment)|mustard]], [[turmeric]], modified corn starch, hydrolized vegetable protein, sodium benzoate.
The ingredients include [[water]], [[sugar]], [[salt]], [[vegetable]]s (onions, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers), spices, [[Black pepper|pepper]], [[Mustard (condiment)|mustard]], [[turmeric]], modified corn starch, hydrolized vegetable protein, sodium benzoate.


Many Costa Rican dishes are prepared with Salsa Lizano, and it is ubiquitous on restaurant tables in its country of origin. It is commonly used with [[gallo pinto]] and [[tamale]]s, and is also considered particularly complementary with eggs, rice, beans, fish, cheese, curries, and as a marinade for meat.
Many Costa Rican dishes are prepared with Lizano sauce, and it is ubiquitous on restaurant tables in its country of origin. It is commonly used with [[gallo pinto]] and [[tamale]]s, and is also considered particularly complementary with eggs, rice, beans, fish, cheese, curries, and as a marinade for meat.


Salsa Lizano is increasingly available commercially throughout North America through online retailers.
Lizano sauce is increasingly available commercially throughout North America through online retailers.


== History ==
== History ==
The sauce was created initially by Próspero Jiménez in his bar in Alajuela, after the success with the neighbors and acknowledging the success of imported bottled condiments, he approached Próspero Lizano who owned a factory, and then they established the brand and the green label for marketing. In 1991 Best Foods bought the company, and later were acquired by Unilever. In 20202 the condiment celebrated its 100 Anniversary.<ref>{{cite news|last1=González Ulloa|first1=Rodolfo|title=La mano detrás de la Salsa Lizano|url=http://wvw.elfinancierocr.com/ef_archivo/2004/agosto/29/entrevista0.html|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Le contamos la historia de la Salsa Lizano|url=https://www.teletica.com/nacional/le-contamos-la-historia-de-la-salsa-lizano_265121|accessdate=28 August 2020}}</ref>
The sauce was created initially by Próspero Jiménez in his bar in Alajuela. After success with the neighbors and acknowledging the success of imported bottled condiments, he approached Próspero Lizano who owned a factory, and then they established the brand and the green label for marketing. In 1991 Best Foods bought the company, and later were acquired by [[Unilever]]. In 2020, the condiment celebrated its 100th anniversary.<ref>{{cite news| last= González Ulloa| first1= Rodolfo| title= La mano detrás de la Salsa Lizano| work= El Financiero & Capital Financiero| via= elfinancierocr.com| url= http://wvw.elfinancierocr.com/ef_archivo/2004/agosto/29/entrevista0.html| language= es| trans-title= The hand behind Lizano Sauce| accessdate= 7 January 2021| archive-date= 10 October 2017| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171010072107/http://wvw.elfinancierocr.com/ef_archivo/2004/agosto/29/entrevista0.html| url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title= Le contamos la historia de la Salsa Lizano|language= es|trans-title= We tell you the history of Salsa Lizano|website= teletica.com|date= August 12, 2020|publisher= |url= https://www.teletica.com/nacional/le-contamos-la-historia-de-la-salsa-lizano_265121|accessdate= 28 August 2020|archive-date= 23 September 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200923063119/https://www.teletica.com/nacional/le-contamos-la-historia-de-la-salsa-lizano_265121|url-status= live}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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* [[Costa Rican cuisine]]
* [[Costa Rican cuisine]]
* [[Piccalilli]]
* [[Piccalilli]]

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[[Category:Costa Rican cuisine]]
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Latest revision as of 11:12, 14 April 2024

Lizano sauce
Bottle of Salsa Lizano in export presentation, with English label.
Product typeCondiment
OwnerUnilever
Produced byUnilever
CountryCosta Rica
Introduced1920
Related brandsWorcestershire sauce, Pickapeppa Sauce
Previous owners
Tagline¡A su comida le da vida! (Brings life to your food)
WebsiteLizano® Salsa de Vegetales y Condimentos Naturales

Lizano sauce (Spanish: salsa Lizano) is a Costa Rican condiment developed in 1920 by the Lizano company. It is now a product of Unilever. It is a thin, smooth, light brown sauce (akin to such condiments as HP Sauce or Worcestershire sauce).[1]

It is meant to be used while cooking or at tableside to flavor one's food when serving. It is slightly sweet and acidic, with a hint of spiciness lent by black pepper and cumin.

The ingredients include water, sugar, salt, vegetables (onions, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers), spices, pepper, mustard, turmeric, modified corn starch, hydrolized vegetable protein, sodium benzoate.

Many Costa Rican dishes are prepared with Lizano sauce, and it is ubiquitous on restaurant tables in its country of origin. It is commonly used with gallo pinto and tamales, and is also considered particularly complementary with eggs, rice, beans, fish, cheese, curries, and as a marinade for meat.

Lizano sauce is increasingly available commercially throughout North America through online retailers.

History

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The sauce was created initially by Próspero Jiménez in his bar in Alajuela. After success with the neighbors and acknowledging the success of imported bottled condiments, he approached Próspero Lizano who owned a factory, and then they established the brand and the green label for marketing. In 1991 Best Foods bought the company, and later were acquired by Unilever. In 2020, the condiment celebrated its 100th anniversary.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Madrid, Laura (16 February 2003). "Señora salsa". La Nación. Archived from the original on 1 November 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. ^ González Ulloa, Rodolfo. "La mano detrás de la Salsa Lizano" [The hand behind Lizano Sauce]. El Financiero & Capital Financiero (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2021 – via elfinancierocr.com.
  3. ^ "Le contamos la historia de la Salsa Lizano" [We tell you the history of Salsa Lizano]. teletica.com (in Spanish). August 12, 2020. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.

See also

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