Guajillo Chilli Puree Paste 2kg

Guajillo chilli is a wonderful berry cultivated for some 500 years to produce a fruity tannic spicy flavour in your food with low heat, known throughout Mexico 

Guajillo chilli is time consuming to cook with, powders are easy but requires some testing to find the level needed to suit your tastes

We are happy to introduce Guajillo Chilli Pastes, very easy to use - spoon in and stir 

Can be added to any sauce making - any ketchup style sauce, any cheese sauce, any Italian sauce, just any sauce at all, can even use as a dipping sauce with mayo - salsa or avocado

Ingredients : Hydrated Guajillo Chili (87%), Sunflower Oil, Onion, Salt, Garlic, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate

Produced in Mexico

Packed in a Unit that handles Sesame Seeds, Mustard and Celery

Nutritional Information per 100g
Calories 50cal
Fat 0.2g
Saturates 0g
Carbohydrates 8.6
of Which Sugars 0.3g
Protein 3.5g
Salt 2.3g 

Guajillo Chilli Puree Paste 2kg - Quick Reference

• What is it? A ready-to-use Mexican puree made from hydrated Guajillo chillies.
• Flavour: Fruity, tannic and gently spicy, with low heat and a clean red-chilli depth.
• Heat level: Mild.
• Common uses: Use in enchilada sauces, marinades, stews, soups, salsas, adobos and slow-cooked meat dishes.
• Pairs well with: Beef, pork, chicken, tomato, garlic, cumin, oregano and citrus.
• How to use: Spoon directly into sauces and marinades, building the flavour gradually until the desired fruit and tannin are present.
• Comparison: Brighter and more tannic than Ancho, and less dark and raisin-like than Pasilla.
• Storage: Follow the pack instructions and refrigerate after opening where required.
• Good to know: Guajillo is one of Mexico's most widely used dried chillies, valued less for high heat than for the clear, fruity backbone it gives red sauces and adobos.