Product Description
On the island of S.Miguel, in the Azores, it is commonly known as Pimenta Vermelha, Pimenta da Terra or simply Pimenta. On the mainland it is called Pimenta da Terra to identify this paste from the Azores, so characteristic and wisely produced.
Red Pimenta or Malagueta is used in the most varied Azorean dishes, it is part of the Azorean culture and is present in every house. It is a most typical spice of the Azores. Its flavor marked slightly sweet. Dona Pimentinha’s Ground Pepper is produced in Candelária, São Miguel Island, Azores, and prepared in an artisanal way.
The pepper paste is obtained according to an artisanal method, where after cutting and removing the seeds, the chilli peppers are ground in a mill specifically for this purpose. Among other cooking secrets, this dough is then placed in clay salt pans for some time.
Red Pimenta is one of the must-try Azorean spices when visiting any of the islands of the Azores archipelago.
Ingredients:
Pepper (90%), salt, preservative: benzoic acid (E210).
Allergens:
See ingredients in UPPERCASE.
Storage:
Once opened keep refrigerated.
Usage Suggestions:
It is kept in jars throughout the year, it can be used in stews, fried foods, soups, cottage cheese and fresh cheeses, in appetizers, as well as in pork sausages (black pudding, chorizo and sausage). Also used in fish cooked in the oven and spread on cornbread.
Country of Origin:
Portugal
Nutritional information:
| Nutrition Declaration (Typical Values): | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 88kJ 21kcal |
| Fat of wich saturates |
0,7g <0,1g |
| Carbohydrate of which sugars |
2,2g 0,9g |
| Protein | 1,4g |
| Salt | 9,2g |
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