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Peperoncini
Peperoncini (pronounced pep-per-awn-CHEE-nee) are grown on the picturesque, sun-soaked farms of the Mediterranean, then are cured and imported into the United States. Mezzetta was the first company to bring peperoncini to the United States, nearly 40 years ago.
COLOR
Golden yellow
FLAVOR & TEXTURE
Mild to Medium heat. Fruity, with a pleasing crunch.
USAGE
Great on sandwiches, salads, and charcuterie boards. Add them to a braised beef roast for exceptional flavor.
Profile
With their golden color, mildly piquant flavor and crispy texture, Peperoncini are versatile peppers that pair nicely with a number of different cuisines. Because we maintain such high quality standards—we use only the most tender yet crispy peppers—Mezzetta now sells more peperoncini than any other producer in the U.S.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño peppers are moderately hot, 2-3 inches long and have a deep green color when harvested. Our proprietary Tamed™ jalapeños are a unique variation that deliver robust flavor, without extreme heat.
COLOR
Olive Green
FLAVOR & TEXTURE
Mild to hot spiciness. Crunchy and crisp.
USAGE
For an extra kick, add them to your favorite dish. Perfect for tacos, nachos, chili, pizza, breakfast scrambles, BBQ, or a spicy margarita.
Profile
Jalapeño peppers have a crunchy texture, crisp flavor and of course, a healthy amount of heat. In order to produce year-round, we source from small, local farms in Northern California in our summer and from Mexico during our winter.
Banana Wax Pepper
Banana Wax peppers belong to the pepper family known as Capsicum. Originally cultivated in Mediterranean climates, these peppers are long and bright yellow with shiny skin; their name is a nod to the fruit they resemble. These peppers are mild to moderately hot with an addictive crunch.
COLOR
Vibrant yellow
FLAVOR & TEXTURE
Tart, tangy, sweet and crunchy.
USAGE
Add extra crunch to sandwiches,
pasta salads, and coleslaw. Take them to the next level by stuffing with cheese and sausage or craft your own homemade pepper jelly.
Profile
In the summer months, our banana peppers are sourced from local family farms in California and in the winter, we source from Mexico. Year-round we pack them at our Napa Valley facility within 24 hours of receiving them to capture the freshest flavors.
Cherry Pepper
Cherry Peppers, also known by their Spanish name Pimiento, earned their name from their size and distinctive heart shape. Appreciated by cultures across the Western world, they grow best in sunny climates with temperatures between 55 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
COLOR
Red and Green
FLAVOR & TEXTURE
Both tender and crunchy, our Sweet Cherry Peppers are mild, sweet and slightly tart, while our Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers are spicy with only a hint of sweetness.
USAGE
Excellent for snacking, pastas, Antipasti platters, or in a spicy relish. Add to thinly sliced sirloin, onions and provolone cheese for the ultimate Philly Cheese Steak sandwich.
Profile
Cherry peppers come in both red & green varieties. Ours are grown locally and in Mexico, and are characterized by their aromatic flesh and crunchy texture.
Bell Pepper
While they’ve become common ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine, bell peppers are native to the Americas, having been brought to Italy and Spain by Christopher Columbus upon his return from the new world. Did you know red bell peppers are just green bell peppers that have been left on the vine to ripen?
COLOR
Dark Red
FLAVOR & TEXTURE
Tender juicy flesh. Sweet, with light roasted flavor.
USAGE
Perfect for pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, frittatas, and appetizers. Add to hummus or soups for a delicious roasted flavor.
Profile
Mezzetta Bell Peppers come from local California farms and are roasted and packed within 24 hours of harvest. Bell Peppers are cherished for their smoky, sweet flavor and tender juicy flesh.
Chili Peppers (Cascabellas)
Cascabella peppers, also known as Hot Chili Peppers, have a conical shape tapering to a point and are about 2 inches long. The pepper colors from yellow to orange and finally red when fully ripe.
COLOR
Yellow
FLAVOR & TEXTURE
Spicy, tart, and crisp flavor, with crunchy texture.
USAGE
Salads, burgers, and salsas or as a pickled appetizer
Profile
These spicy, vibrantly-colored, perfectly bite-sized little firecrackers are not for the timid!
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Next step - perfecting the product
Once our ingredients enter our factory, the real work begins. In both our test kitchens and production lines, we work tirelessly to ensure Mezzetta products are of the highest possible quality.
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