L'Company Due Palmenti it is found at Pedara, country located at slopes of Etna in contrada Due millstones in the heart of Eastern Sicily an area rich in great rural traditions that have been handed down for generations here is where the Sicilian chili pepper.
Sicilian pepper
green hills and theEtna majestic in the background, the climate here is characterized by mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The sandy soil is rich in elements that originate from the lava flows that have alternated over the centuries, a place therefore suited to host a large quantity of native and local crops. Here the habitat is ideal for herbs which grow vigorously and intensely scented as well as rich in aromas and intense and unique flavors.
The company supports asustainable agriculture to low environmental impact with the precise aim of obtaining genuine products that value the typicality of territory and local traditions and at the same time achieve the highest quality standards. Here they grow seasonings and flavourings for all recipes and for all moments of the day. From breakfast products to first courses, second courses and desserts, trying to combine tradition and innovation.
Grown under the Sicilian sun, our herbs they donate fragrances and flavors and release intense odors and aromas, thus making your dishes unique.
Available both in the dispenser format with a double snap-open cap that doses and at the same time preserves freshness, and in the practical freshness-saving zip bag that keeps the aromas unchanged for a long time as if they were just picked.
card: Sicilian chilli pepper
Chili pepper belongs to the genus Capsicum, term that originates from Latin capsule, diminutive of capsa refers to the shape of the fruit which resembles a box with seeds inside. It could also originate from the Greek kapto that is to say bite, referring to the spicy taste that “bites” the tongue when tasting. The fruits have the characteristic spicy flavour due to the presence of capsaicin. The flowers are white and bloom between late spring and summer. The fruits vary in shape and color depending on the different cultivars and also in the spiciness. For its habitat it requires good exposure to light and well-drained soil. The fruits that are harvested in summer are used.
Used in the kitchen by all spicy lovers. It is used in numerous spaghetti recipes such as the classic one garlic, oil and hot pepper, to pasta all'arrabbiata. To flavor pizzas, meat and fish dishes, soups and legumes and for flavor cured meats and cheeses.
Known for its properties anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and helps digestion by increasing the secretion of gastric juices. Effective in the treatment of colds, sinusitis and bronchitis. It has high amount of vitamin C, B1, B2, PP, provitamin A and capsaicin, the substance responsible for spiciness.
