STORY

I grew up in Haiti hearing stories about my mother Rose’s legendary cooking and generous hospitality. Though she passed away when I was young, her love for bold flavors and bringing people together never left me.

Years later, guests at our family guesthouse encouraged me to share my food beyond our table. What began as Merline’s Caribbean Hot Sauce has grown into a vibrant family of Merline’s Gourmet products — from our signature hot sauces to Pikliz and Soup Joumou.

Each jar is crafted in small batches with authentic Caribbean ingredients, rich tradition, and a whole lot of love.

But Merline’s Gourmet is more than flavor.

Every purchase helps support education in Haiti through The Children’s Academy and Haiti Partners — empowering children and families to build a brighter future.

Flavor with purpose.
Heritage with heart.
Goodness shared.
― Welcome to Merline’s Gourmet.
Merline Engle, Founder & CEO

Celebrate Life. Share Flavor. Inspire Goodness.

Merline’s Gourmet brings bold Caribbean flavor to your table — crafted with heart, heritage, and purpose. May every jar delight your taste buds and warm your spirit as you gather with the people and meals you love.
Merline’s Caribbean Hot Sauce Variety Pack

HEALTHY

We are true to our roots and only use clean ingredients and the best fresh Caribbean Scotch Bonnet and bell peppers. It’s all-natural! We leave out chemicals and harmful preservatives and never use food coloring or added sugar.

Merline with bottle

DELICIOUS

Authentic, delicious, and perfectly balanced, Merline’s Caribbean Hot Sauce is distinctly memorable. We artisanally craft our gourmet hot sauce in small batches. Our use of fresh ingredients and attention to detail allows us to create tantalizing flavors.

HEARTFUL

As passionate as we are about delighting you with deliciousness, Merline’s is about even more. Your purchases support education for marginalized children.

OUR HOT SAUCE & STORY in video

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