secret formula

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For 55 years, the family behind Tapatío has refused to even write down the recipe for Los Angeles’ iconic hot sauce, passing its secret formula for success only from lip to ear in closed rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

But Vince said he would not be drawn on the so-called "secret formula" he uses to aid the growth of his veg.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

“That’s kind of the secret formula for us. If we stick to it, with the way our defense is playing, we’re going to win a lot of games.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2022

The secret formula will be passed from hand to hand, even to Napoleon and miraculously back again, somehow remaining a closely guarded secret.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022

Coke’s scientists went back and tinkered with the fabled secret formula to make it a little lighter and sweeter—more like Pepsi.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell