Pepperoncino
Line: All Categories Spices and Vegetables Dehydrated
Uses of the Additive:
1. Seasoning in foods: Pepperoncino is used to give a powerful and spicy flavor to foods. It is added to dishes such as beef vacuum, tomato-based sauces and recipes such as arrabbiata, where it is mixed with garlic to prepare a spicy oil to serve with pasta.
2. Integral part of Italian cuisine: Pepperoncino has been used in Italian cuisine for centuries and is part of that country's culinary tradition. In addition to its spicy flavor, peperoncino has been shown to have beneficial health properties
3. Complement in sauces and garnishes: Pepperoncino is used as a complement to give more flavor to classic tomato-based sauces. It is also used in meat and fish garnishes, such as friariello, a greenish-yellow pepper that is mainly grown in Campania and is characterized by its sweet flavor and lack of spiciness.
4. Most widespread variety of hot pepper in Italy: Peperoncino is the most common and widespread variety of hot pepper in Italy. Although Italian cuisine is not usually very spicy, peperoncino is used to add a touch of heat to certain dishes.
