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Crispino Whole Calabrian Chilli Peppers in Oil 270g Feast Italy

Whole Calabrian Chilli Peppers in Oil 270g

Crispino
£6.00



Best before date: 31/12/2027

Crispino Whole Calabrian Chilli Peppers bring the distinctive heat of southern Italian peperoncini to your table. Grown in Calabria and preserved whole in sunflower oil with wine vinegar and salt, these fiery peppers are a convenient way to add a spicy kick to everyday dishes.

Known in Italian as peperoncini interi, these whole chilli peppers are made from Capsicum annuum and prepared in Calabria, a region particularly associated with chilli peppers and spicy cooking. The simple recipe lets the character of the peppers take centre stage.

Ready to serve, with no added colourings, they are suitable for vegans and are gluten-free.

How to Enjoy

Serve alongside olives, cheeses, cured meats and marinated vegetables as part of an Italian antipasti platter. They also make a spicy accompaniment to sandwiches, focaccia and grilled meats.

For cooking, chop the peppers and stir into tomato pasta sauces, pizza toppings or vegetable dishes to add chilli heat. You can also use them to bring a spicy Calabrian touch to stews, beans and sautéed vegetables. Adjust the quantity to suit your preference for heat.

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Ingredients See a complete list of ingredients.

peppers (Capsicum annuum), sunflower oil, wine vinegar, salt.

Producer Learn more about who made this product.

Crispino Family are based in Calabria, a region known for its rich agricultural traditions and exceptional tomatoes. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, they specialise in working with locally grown produce, maintaining close relationships with farmers to ensure consistent quality from field to bottle. Their philosophy is simple: respect the raw ingredient, minimise processing, and let the natural character of the tomatoes speak for itself. It is a producer rooted in tradition, with a clear commitment to honest, well made Italian food.

FAQs Answers to common questions about this product.

What are Calabrian chilli peppers?

Calabrian chilli peppers, known as peperoncini in Italian, are widely used in the cooking of Calabria in southern Italy. Crispino's whole peppers are grown in Calabria and preserved in sunflower oil with wine vinegar and salt.

Are Crispino Whole Calabrian Chilli Peppers spicy?

They are chilli peppers intended to add heat to food. The manufacturer does not provide a Scoville rating or specific heat classification, so the intensity cannot be precisely stated.

Can I eat these Calabrian chilli peppers straight from the jar?

Yes. They are ready to serve as an antipasto or alongside other Italian appetisers. They can also be chopped and added to cooked dishes.

How can I use whole Calabrian chilli peppers in cooking?

Chop them into pasta sauces, add them to pizza toppings or use them to season stews, beans and vegetables. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preferred level of heat.

Are Crispino Whole Chilli Peppers vegan and gluten-free?

Yes. The manufacturer confirms that the product is suitable for vegans and is gluten-free.

How should I store the chilli peppers after opening?

Once opened, keep the jar refrigerated. The manufacturer does not specify a consumption timeframe after opening.