Chili Habanero

Ground Chili Habanero, extremely hot with a fruity apricot-mango aroma

The habanero is among the hottest chilies in classic cooking, yet behind its fire lies an unmistakably fruity aroma with hints of apricot and mango. Ground, it is indispensable in Mexican, Brazilian and Peruvian cooking. We pack it in our manufactory in Klingenberg am Main. A natural product with possible colour variations.

How to use

Just a knife-tip lifts salsas, bean pots, braises and BBQ sauces to a new level. The habanero pairs with beans, corn, tomato and tropical fruit and gives Caribbean and Latin American dishes their typical fiery, fruity character.

Good to know: dose very carefully, start with a knife-tip and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Wash your hands thoroughly after seasoning.

A fruity habanero salsa in 4 steps

1. Finely dice a ripe mango or pineapple and put it in a bowl.
2. Stir in one to two knife-tips of ground habanero, the juice of a lime and a little salt.
3. Add finely chopped red onion and fresh coriander.
4. Let it rest briefly and serve with tacos, grilled fish or chicken. Dose sparingly and add heat carefully.

What makes it special?

Unlike purely hot varieties, the habanero combines brutal heat with a pronounced tropical fruit. It is exactly this combination of fire and fruit that makes it so popular in Caribbean and Latin American cooking. As a powder it is especially easy to dose finely.

At a glance

• Ground habanero with extreme heat
• Fruity aroma with apricot and mango notes
• A classic of Mexican, Brazilian and Peruvian cooking
• Ideal for salsa, bean pot, braises and BBQ sauces
• Manufactory quality from Klingenberg am Main

Goes well with

On the heat scale, the habanero sits between our Chili Bird's Eye and the extreme Chili Bhut Jolokia, and it gets milder with the ground Chili. For a complete dish, our Chili con Carne seasoning is a good match. Find more in our spice blends and BBQ seasonings.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Chili Habanero?
Extremely hot. A single knife-tip is enough, so dose carefully and add heat slowly.

What does habanero taste like?
Intense heat with a fruity aroma reminiscent of apricot and mango.

What do I use ground habanero for?
For salsas, bean dishes, braises and BBQ sauces, and for fruity, hot marinades.

How do I handle it safely?
Dose very sparingly, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes and wash your hands after seasoning.