From Mild
, to Wild
Which one is your favorite?
Meet our Carmenta’s: Belgian peppers with character! From a subtle kick to a good dose of heat. With Carmenta’s, you can discover for yourself just how far you dare to go.
Each pepper has its own flavor, aroma, and intensity, so you can always choose the level of heat that suits your dish.
Curious to see which pepper you dare to try? Discover our different varieties and get inspired to experiment with flavors and heat. From mild to wild, which one is your favorite?
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Mild
Small in size, big on flavor. Padrón peppers are mild, green, and wonderfully versatile.
Perfect as tapas, an appetizer, or on the barbecue
Padrón
Medium
Fresh, spicy, and with a fiery kick. Jalapeño adds just that little extra zing to any dish.
Perfect with salsas, burgers, nachos, and tacos
Jalapeño
Hot
For those who like it a little hotter. Chili peppers bring a bold, aromatic heat to your plate.
Perfect with sauces, soups, stir-fries, curries, noodles, ...
Chile
Wildly Hot
Small, tropical, and seriously hot. Habanero is for true lovers of a wild dose of heat.
Perfect for salsas, marinades, hot sauces, ...
Habanero
Turn on the heat
Pick your favorite!
Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus with Grilled Padrón Peppers
Creamy hummus with roasted bell peppers, served with grilled Padrón peppers, pomegranate, and warm pita bread. A colorful dish to share as tapas or with a barbecue.
Tacos with hummus, colorful vegetables, and jalapeño salsa
Colorful tacos with creamy hummus, crisp raw vegetables, and a fresh jalapeño salsa. Top them with a few thin jalapeño rings for extra color and a pleasantly spicy kick.
Fried rice with steak, red chili, bimi, and a fried egg
A colorful fried rice dish with tender steak, crisp vegetables, caramelized bimi, and a perfectly fried egg. Red chili adds a pleasantly spicy kick to the dish and provides an extra pop of color and freshness as a finishing touch.
Spicy naan bread with habanero honey
Crispy naan bread with creamy avocado, golden-brown halloumi, and roasted Frieda tomatoes. The habanero honey adds a surprising blend of sweet, fruity, and spicy flavors.
Recipes with a Kick
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Know Your Heat
Why is a chili pepper spicy?
Chili peppers contain capsaicin. This substance stimulates the heat receptors in your mouth and causes that characteristic burning sensation. Most of the capsaicin is found in the white seeds on the inside of the chili pepper.
That's hot
How do you make a dish less spicy?
Did you get a little too enthusiastic? Add extra ingredients to tone down the heat. Yogurt, cream, or coconut milk work especially well because capsaicin dissolves in fat.
Cool Down
How do you use chili peppers in the kitchen?
Raw, fried, grilled, roasted, or used in a sauce: chili peppers are incredibly versatile. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
Let's Cook
How do you store fresh peppers?
Store fresh peppers in a dry place in the refrigerator. This will keep them firm and fresh the longest. Want to keep them longer? Then you can also freeze them.
Keep fresh
