All About Chilli

While there are only a few naturally occuring species of Chilli Pepper, there are great many cultivated varieties derived from these. Capsicum annuum, is the basis not only common of varieties such as bell peppers and jalapeños, but also chipotles, which are smoked jalapeños, poblanos and anchos (which dried poblanos), New Mexico, Anaheim, Serrano, and others. Capsicum frutescens, which includes cayenne, tabasco, Chiles de arbol, aji, pequin, tabasco, cayenne and cherry peppers. Capsicum chinense, which includes the hottest peppers such as habaneros, Scotch bonnets and Jamaicans. Capsicum pubescens, which includes the South American rocoto peppers. Capsicum baccatum, which includes the chiltepin.

At Fresh Herbs UK we are experienced in sourcing the best chillies from around the world, there are already over 20 different Chilli based formulations in the Fresh Herbs UK range, and of course we have numerous other products which use the fiery heat of specially selected chillies. We can also provide frozen chillis chopped to your requirements.