9.5 fl oz each · 2 bottles
Two small bottles
280 ml per bottle
$16.00Price checked
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Salsa Lizano · Vegetables & spices · Costa Rica
A little Lizano.
A lot of flavor.
FROM THE FIRST BITE…
SAVORYTANGY
SO LIZANO.
…TO THE LAST LITTLE SPLASH.
Meet Costa Rica’s classic vegetable-and-spice sauce. A savory, gently sweet splash for rice, beans, eggs, and whatever’s cooking.
Find your bottleMade for rice & beansAt home in your kitchenA Costa Rican classic
Get to know the green bottle
Big flavor.
Everyday food.
Savory
Vegetables and spices bring depth to a simple pan of beans.
A little sweet
A rounded flavor that works in a marinade or a finishing sauce.
Bright & tangy
A small splash wakes up rice, eggs, and grilled vegetables.
Gently spiced
Start with a little, taste, and make the plate your own.
What goes into a good bottle
Flavor has a foundation.
A vegetable-and-spice recipe, clear pack information, and the standards of the company behind it.
01
A distinctive recipe
Onion, carrot, cucumber, cauliflower, cumin, and garlic appear in the product’s flavor description. Together, they give Lizano its savory character and gentle sweetness. A small spoonful seasons food without adding the texture of a chunky salsa.
02
Quality with a clear remit
Unilever’s product safety and quality policy requires employees to measure product and process performance, act on problems, and report quality concerns. These are company-wide responsibilities behind the brand.
Unilever’s product-quality policy (PDF) ↗
03
Know what you’re pouring
The pictured label lists 15 calories and 320 mg sodium per tablespoon (15 ml). Taste before adding salt, and check your bottle for the full ingredients, allergens, and storage directions.
See the bottle and label ↗What’s on your plate?
There’s a splash
for that.
Start with a meal you already love. Let us help you find its next little twist.
01Rice & beans
Stir a little into the pan for gallo pinto, then bring the bottle to the table.
Make it a rice-and-beans night ↗02Eggs & breakfast
Add a few drops at the table. Pair your eggs with rice, beans, and something fresh.
Find your breakfast idea ↗03Grill & skillet
Build a simple marinade or finish cooked vegetables with a small drizzle.
Put it to work in the pan ↗
Find your kind of flavor
One shelf.
Different strengths.
Looking for savory seasoning, pepper heat, or a sweet soy-based sauce? Start with the flavor you want in the finished meal.
On a small screen, swipe the table to compare all columns.
| Sauce | Flavor & key ingredients | Heat or sweetness | A useful starting point | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa LizanoCosta Rican classic | Vegetables and spices; savory, tangy, gently sweet | Gentle warmth; chosen for seasoning | Gallo pinto, eggs, beans, marinades | A vegetable-and-spice profile that works in the pan and at the table |
| TABASCOOriginal Red Sauce | Red peppers, distilled vinegar, salt | 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville units | A few dashes over eggs, seafood, or into a Bloody Mary | Pepper mash aged in white oak for up to three years |
| CholulaOriginal Hot Sauce | Arbol and piquin peppers, spices, vinegar | 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville units | Tacos, nachos, eggs, pizza | A Mexican pepper blend with balanced heat |
| Bachan’sOriginal Japanese Barbecue Sauce | Soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic, green onion | Savory and sweet | Grilled meats, wings, fried rice | A soy-based sauce made with a cold-fill process |
Choose Lizano when you want its Costa Rican vegetable-and-spice flavor. Choose a pepper sauce when heat is the main goal, or a soy-based sauce for a different sweet-savory direction.
Comparison sources & serving notes
Descriptions use the manufacturers’ product information. Serving ideas are suggestions; this is not a blind taste test. Heat figures are the manufacturers’ approximate Scoville ratings. Check each pack for its current ingredients and allergens.
Lizano · TABASCO Original · Cholula Original · Cholula heat guide · Bachan’s Original
Same classic flavor. Your kind of kitchen.
Pick your bottle.
Small bottles for the table. A larger one for the pan. Or a pair to keep a spare.
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A seat at the table
Pass the
Lizano.
From a shared meal to your own kitchen, the familiar green bottle belongs within reach.
Meet the Costa Rican classic ↗100+years of flavor
A taste
of Costa Rica.
Lizano has been part of Costa Rican cooking for more than a century. Today, the vegetable-and-spice sauce brings that familiar flavor to meals
far from home.
Get to know Lizano ↗
Made in Costa Rica
From Belén
to your table.
Lizano is produced at Unilever’s Belén plant in Costa Rica. The local sauce-making operation supplies the country and export markets.
BELÉN
Heredia, Costa Rica
The Chamber of Industries has highlighted this plant as the home of Salsa Lizano. Its recognition connects the familiar bottle with the people and processes that make it.
Chamber of Industries plant feature ↗A look at the production line
A 2006 engineering study at the Belén plant documented these stages of dark-sauce production. It offers a historical view of the process behind the bottle.
- Measure & blendSelected, weighed ingredients are mixed; ingredient concentrations are checked.
- Cook & holdThe mixture is cooked, then transferred to holding tanks.
- Fill & packBottles move along the line for filling, capping, labeling, sealing, and packing.
The people behind the bottle
A local team.
A shared standard.
Production, quality, and plant leadership all have a part in getting the sauce from the factory to the table.
Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica
2024General Excellence Award
Unilever Costa Rica also received awards for Processes and for Culture, Leadership and Strategy. These recognize the company’s operation and management.
See the official award list ↗Country leadership · 2024
José Ruiz
Speaking as Unilever Costa Rica’s country manager at the 2024 awards, Ruiz credited the team’s talent, dedication, and effort for the recognition.
Food-factory leadership · 2024
Luis González
González, identified as the food-factory manager in the same announcement, emphasized continuous improvement, operational efficiency, innovation, and quality.
Roles and comments as reported in December 2024. Read the award announcement ↗
From our kitchen notebook
One bottle.
Plenty of ideas.
Find your starting point with rice and beans, then try eggs, vegetables, marinades, and quick weeknight meals.
Read the cooking guide ↗At other people’s tables
What buyers come back for.
Selected buyer reviews of the 21.1 fl oz single bottle, summarized in our own words. Each purchase was marked verified by the retailer.
5 out of 5 stars
Savory warmth, especially in a burrito
Enjoyed the distinctive savory flavor in a burrito and described a warm kick rather than hot-sauce heat.
AM from WA
5 out of 5 stars
A familiar flavor for the grill
Rediscovered a sauce enjoyed in Costa Rica and used it with grilled steak, chicken, and nacho chips.
Hathi
4 out of 5 stars
A welcome addition to dinner
Gave the sauce four stars and enjoyed the flavor with a Costa Rican dinner.
BluegrassAnne
5 out of 5 stars
Try a smaller bottle first
Praised the familiar flavor but recommended a small bottle for first-time buyers, since taste is personal.
Ryuku
These are individual opinions, not reviews collected by this website or a complete picture of every buyer’s experience. Original reviews open on the retailer’s website in a new tab.
A few good questions.
What does Salsa Lizano taste like?
A savory vegetable-and-spice flavor with a little sweetness, tang, and gentle warmth. Try a small amount with rice and beans, eggs, or vegetables, then adjust to taste.
Is this a chunky tomato salsa?
No. The classic Salsa Lizano is a smooth seasoning sauce. Stir it into food while cooking or add a little at the table.
Which bottle should I choose?
The 280 ml bottles suit table use and smaller kitchens. Choose 625 ml when you regularly cook with the sauce. Both sizes are available here in a two-bottle pack; the 625 ml size also comes as a single bottle.
Where do I complete my order?
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