Features
- Variety and origin: hot red chilli peppers grown in Sicily and prepared by hand.
- Ingredients: sliced hot chilli peppers flavoured with vinegar (sulphites), sunflower oil, salt. Acid: E330. May contain: celery.
- Appearance and texture: sliced and preserved in oil, bright red in colour with a fleshy texture.
- Taste and aroma: intense and lively, with a perfect balance of heat and Mediterranean aroma.
- Processing method: vegetable preserves in oil.
- Pack size: 280 g glass jar.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Availability: January to December.
- Storage: keep in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.
Discover the bold, authentic flavour of AranciaDoc® Hot Chilli Peppers, a traditional preserve that brings all the character and passion of Sicilian cooking to your table.
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Description
AranciaDoc® Hot Chilli Peppers hold all the strength and warmth of the Sicilian land.
Prepared by hand and preserved in sunflower oil, they keep their bold flavour and the distinctive fragrance that makes them perfect for starters, bruschetta and dishes with an intense flavour.
Great for pasta dishes, pizzas and side dishes too, our hot chilli peppers in oil liven up the table: an authentic speciality, ideal if you love strong but genuine flavours.
Nutritional information
Chilli pepper is a food known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to the presence of capsaicin, a natural compound that stimulates the metabolism and promotes circulation.
It is also rich in vitamins A, C and E: all of which contribute to the wellbeing of the immune system.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 284 kJ – 68 kcal
- Fat: 5.3 g (of which saturates 0.5 g)
- Carbohydrate: 3.5 g (of which sugars 1.4 g)
- Fibre: 0 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Salt: 0.98 g
An explosion of flavour and health, perfect for giving character to your dishes.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Hot Chilli Peppers are a versatile, flavourful ingredient, perfect for:
- enriching starters and platters of cheese or cured meats;
- topping bruschetta, pizzas and gourmet sandwiches;
- adding flavour to first courses such as spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli;
- adding a spicy touch to meats, stuffings and grilled vegetables;
- making sauces or marinades with a bold flavour.
Frequently asked questions
- Are the chilli peppers very hot?
They have a balanced heat that brings out flavours without overpowering them. - Can they be used for cooking?
Yes, they are excellent both raw and cooked, to enrich first and main courses. - How should I store them once opened?
In the fridge, covered with a drizzle of oil to preserve their flavour and freshness. - Where can I buy Sicilian Hot Chilli Peppers online?
On Aranciadoc, a portal dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian products, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).