Lao Gan Ma Crispy Chilli in Oil

Lao Gan Ma is a world-renowned brand of chili sauces produced in China. The brand was founded in 1997 by Tao Huabi, who originally started making the sauce in her small noodle shop in Guiyang, Guizhou province. The signature 'Crispy Chilli in Oil' is famous for its unique texture and savory depth, and it features an iconic portrait of its founder on every jar.

Today, Lao Gan Ma remains a privately owned enterprise headquartered in Guiyang, China. Despite its massive global scale and expansion into international markets, it has famously avoided taking on outside investment or going public. The manufacturing remains concentrated in its original region in China to maintain quality control and flavor consistency.