Crushed Chilli Pepper in a Professional Brik: Precise Heat for Every Service
Pavone crushed chilli pepper (peperoncino frantumato) comes in a 300 g cardboard brik with a freshness-saving dosing cap, packed in cartons of 6 units. Part of the Aromi dal Mondo line, HORECA Selection, it is selected and packed in Italy by Pavone Garuti, spice specialists since 1955. Flesh and seeds of dried chilli deliver direct heat and a fruity aroma, with ambient storage and no cold chain required.
What Is Peperoncino Frantumato
Peperoncino frantumato is dried chilli pepper coarsely crushed, keeping flesh and seeds together. Compared with fine chilli powder it releases its heat more gradually and keeps a richer, fruitier aroma; compared with whole pods it is faster to dose and spreads evenly through sauces and toppings. Chilli has been a pillar of Southern Italian cooking since its arrival from the Americas in the 16th century, becoming the signature of classics such as arrabbiata and aglio e olio.
Pavone Garuti: Spice Specialists Since 1955
The company was founded in 1955 by Marino Garuti, who hand-packed sugar and bicarbonate sachets one by one for local shopkeepers in the Rome area. Over three generations the family business grew from workshop to industrial facility in Ladispoli (Rome, Lazio), today serving over 1,500 customers with national 48-72 hour logistics. Quality is managed under an ISO 9001 certified system, and the packaging is FSC certified, made with raw materials from responsibly managed sources.
Why Chefs Choose the Brik with Dosing Cap
The 300 g brik is designed for professional service: the freshness-saving cap protects aroma and fragrance between uses, the cardboard body stands upright next to the pass and takes minimal shelf space, and the format bridges the gap between small retail jars and bulky 1 kg bags. Six briks per carton make stock rotation simple for busy kitchens.
Professional Uses in the Kitchen
Crushed chilli is one of the most versatile heat sources in the Italian kitchen. Some proven applications:
- Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino: bloom about 2 g of crushed chilli in extra virgin olive oil with garlic over gentle heat for an aromatic, balanced burn.
- Penne all'arrabbiata and puttanesca: add at the start of the tomato sauce so the heat spreads evenly through the dish.
- Pizza diavola: sprinkle a pinch over the pizza after baking to keep the fruity notes of the chilli intact.
- Infused oils and marinades: steep the flakes in oil for grilled meat, seafood and vegetables, or blend into salami and sausage seasonings.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Burning the chilli in scorching oil: at very high temperatures the flakes turn bitter — always bloom them over gentle heat.
- Leaving the pack open near the stove: heat, light and humidity dull the aroma; close the freshness cap after each service.
- Confusing crushed chilli with fine powder: flakes release heat gradually and add visible texture, while powder disperses instantly and hides in the sauce.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources and direct light, following ambient storage standards of 15-22 °C with humidity below 60 percent. The dosing cap preserves aroma after opening. Allergen note from the label: the packing facility also handles products containing tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, soy and gluten.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery in Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten, Schaffhausen, Aargau, St. Gallen, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubuenden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). Ambient product with no cold chain: perfect for stock orders together with pasta, tomato and other dry goods.
Who It Is For
Designed for pizzerias, Italian restaurants, trattorias, hotels, delicatessens, catering services and canteens that season high volumes every day, as well as private customers who want the professional format of an authentic Italian spice rack at home.
