CRUSHED DRIED CALABRIAN CHILI PEPPER

Dried Calabrian Peperoncino. A unique product, simultaneously spicy and aromatic, it will become an inseparable companion in your kitchen.

Ingredients: Calabrian chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

The Calabrian Peperoncino

The generic name Calabrian Peperoncino covers all varieties grown exclusively in Calabria belonging to the Capsicum annuum L. species, the spicy fruit of a plant belonging to the Solanaceae family, native to Central and South America. Known and widely consumed in Mexico 9,000 years ago, it arrived in Europe aboard Christopher Columbus's three caravels when he returned from his voyage to America in 1492. Thanks to its strong flavour and vigorous aromatic character, it quickly spread throughout Spain and the Mediterranean basin.

It is the only chili pepper capable of providing an exceptional spiciness without burning the taste buds. The peperoncino from this region is of excellent quality; its growth is favored by optimal humidity levels, and it does not need to be chemically treated. The chili peppers must be naturally dehydrated, and the most renowned ones are produced in the Monte Poro area. Calabrians use it as a condiment in pasta, pizzas, vegetables, or meat dishes.

Delizie di Calabria

The story of Delizie di Calabria, a family business founded by Domenico Scalise, began four decades ago in the region where the sun shines 300 days a year: Calabria. An important city of ancient Magna Graecia, this very mountainous region in Southern Italy is located between the Ionian Sea (to the east) and the Tyrrhenian Sea (to the west) and is separated from Sicily by the Strait of Messina. Here, the peperoncino found its ideal habitat, becoming the exponent of a rich and healthy gastronomic culture.

The history of the Calabrian tradition of preserves is so ancient that it is lost in time. Products from the land were preserved in jars and remained available all year round, with all their freshness. Born as a small farm dedicated to processing agricultural products, Delizie di Calabria is now a reference in the production of Calabrian Peperoncino and other Calabrian riches. A modern and efficient production structure, yet respectful of the environment. It combines peperoncino with other tasty ingredients, such as Tropea red onion, olives, dried tomatoes, bergamot, among many others. Each ingredient finds its place on tables, but also in pantries, full of delicious preserves.