Graded before sale
Thai Chilli
4 oz pack · Capsicum annuum
$2.99/ 4 oz
In 2 hours
Bird's eye chillies: small, sharp and fragrant. A few go a long way.
Origin
—
Inspected
Every crate
Kept at
45°F (7°C)
Ripen · keep · enjoy
- As it leaves us
- Picked green or red, firm and glossy; both are hot, the red a little fruitier. Firm, shiny and plump with a green stem; soft, wrinkled or dark-spotted chillies are past.
- At home
- In a paper towel inside a bag or box in the fridge for two weeks or more; they also freeze well whole.
- Enjoy by
- Within 14 days of delivery
South Florida hot peppers are a winter crop, October to June.
Nutrition & health sheetPer 100 g of the edible part▾
- 40kcal
- Calories
- 2g
- Protein
- 9.5g
- Carbs
- 0.2g
- Fat
- 1.5g
- Fibre
Vitamins & minerals
- Vitamin C243 mg269%
- Copper0.17 mg19%
- Vitamin B60.28 mg16%
- Vitamin K14 µg12%
- Vitamin A59 µg7%
Percentages are of an adult’s daily value, per 100 g.
Good for
- Capsaicin — the compound behind the heat
- Vitamin C — even a few chillies add some
- Flavour that lets you use less salt
Capsaicin burns skin and eyes: wear gloves to cut them, or wash your hands well before touching your face.
One or two season a whole pot; the heat sits in the pale ribs and seeds, so scrape them out to soften it.
Nutrition information from standard reference data, not medical advice.
Good with
CurriesStir-fryPickles
