Chili peppers (genus Capsicum) are fruits used worldwide as a spice, condiment, and vegetable. Their heat is measured on the Scoville scale and comes from capsaicinoids, primarily capsaicin. In food technology, chili peppers are processed into powders, flakes, pastes, sauces, and oleoresins for use in seasonings, preservatives, and functional food applications.
Arrabbiata (all’arrabbiata, meaning “angry style”) is a classic Italian tomato sauce spiked with generous amounts of dried red chili flakes, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil.… Read More »Arrabbiata — Italian Spicy Tomato Pasta Sauce
Anticuchos are traditional Peruvian grilled skewers of marinated beef heart, cut into cubes, soaked in a fiery blend of ají panca paste, garlic, cumin, and… Read More »Anticuchos — Peruvian Grilled Marinated Beef Heart Skewers
Anticuchos are Peruvian street food skewers of marinated beef heart grilled over high-heat charcoal until charred on the outside and tender within. Marinated in a… Read More »Anticuchos — Peruvian Grilled Beef Heart Skewers
Akara is a popular West African street food consisting of deep-fried fritters made from a seasoned batter of peeled, ground black-eyed peas. Crispy on the… Read More »Akara — Nigerian Deep-Fried Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Ajapsandali is a traditional Georgian vegetable stew made from diced eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs braised together in oil until the vegetables… Read More »Ajapsandali — Georgian Braised Vegetable Stew
Al pastor is a Mexican street food preparation of thinly sliced pork marinated in a blend of dried chili peppers, achiote paste, pineapple, and spices,… Read More »Al Pastor — Mexican Spit-Roasted Marinated Pork
Ajvar is a thick, smoky relish from the Balkans made primarily from roasted red peppers and eggplant, slow-cooked with garlic and sunflower oil until it… Read More »Ajvar — Balkan Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Relish
Aglio e olio is a classic Italian pasta dish from Naples made by sautéing sliced garlic in extra virgin olive oil with red chili flakes… Read More »Aglio e Olio — Italian Garlic and Oil Pasta
Adjika is a spicy aromatic paste from the Caucasus region made primarily from hot peppers, garlic, salt, and a blend of herbs and spices including… Read More »Adjika — Spicy Caucasian Pepper and Herb Paste
A comprehensive alphabetical encyclopedia of food products, dishes, and beverages from around the world — compiled as a reference for food technologists, chefs, and anyone… Read More »Complete A-Z Encyclopedia of Food Products and Dishes