PEQUIN CHILLI
Scoville Scale: 8/10 (Torrid)
This little round chilli comes from Mexico and is an ornamental chilli also called bird chilli. It is very spicy and releases supple and fruity notes which make it the perfect partner for your chilli con Carne and grilled meats.
Chillis, or Capsicum annum, originate in Bolivia. Birds take the seeds all over South America and Mexico. They do not even feel the spiciness of chillis when they eat them!
Over time, new varieties were cultivated including the Pequin. Pre-Colombian civilisations used chillis as early as 7000 B.C. to enhance their dishes. They were brought to European kitchens by Christopher Columbus when he discovered the Americas. The explorer was seduced by the organoleptic properties of this chilli which is similar to pepper and he brought them back to Europe where they were very expensive at the time.
The chilli is part of the Solanaceae family, like tomatoes, potatoes and aubergines. Pequin chilli grows on a shrub, in hot and very sunny regions. It is also known as “chiltepines” or “chile silvestre”.
The chillis go from green to black then red when they are fully ripe. Each bush produces many chilis which are about 15mm long. The main Pequin chilli farms are in Mexico. Pequin chillis are very hot releasing supple and fruity notes. They are amongst the hottest chillis reaching 50,000 to 70,000 SHU (*SHU: Scoville Heat Unit). Pequin chillis are used to make spicy sauces, soups and vinegar.
Net: 30g
Origin: Mexico
Ingredients: Capsicum Annuum
DELIVERY INFO
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Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are eligible for same-day dispatch, unless you choose a specific future delivery date during checkout.
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. However, delays can occur, so we package items to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
If you need your delivery on a specific day, please mention this in the notes section on the checkout page. We may advise alternative options, such as dispatching your order a day earlier to ensure timely arrival.
All items leave our facility in perfect condition with a good use-by date. Please consider this when selecting your delivery date. Once dispatched, the package is under the responsibility of our couriers, making it difficult to change the delivery address or expedite delays.
We do offer Saturday delivery, but please note that our couriers do not operate phone support at weekends, and our customer service is closed. For time-sensitive deliveries, we recommend choosing a weekday to allow us to address any issues promptly.
Further delivery details and shipping rates can be found here
CHRISTMAS 2024 ORDER INFO
Please choose your delivery date for pre-christmas orders on the date-picker in your shopping basket with the following guidance. We will try our best to deliver on your selected day, but it is not guaranteed, so please allow for an extra day
ORDER DEADLINES
ORDERS FOR DELIVERY ON OR BEFORE 23/12/24 - 11pm 19/12/23
ORDERS BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE - 11PM 27/12/24
Delivery slots are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.
ORDERS CONTAINING FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY
If you have space to store them, please request your order to be delivered as soon as possible, or choosing delivery before December 20th. We reserve the right to change your delivery date up to to 2 days prior if we feel it runs the risk of not arriving to you promptly.
FRESH TRUFFLES
Your truffles will be harvested as close to Christmas as possible to offer the longest shelf life and the freshest product. We fly them in from Europe early each morning on the same days we send them to you.
Last available Pre-Christmas delivery is 23rd December and the truffles will be good for a minimum of 6 days, any longer may impact your enjoyment - PLEASE notify us via email if you need them for the exact delivery day you requested or consider receiving them a day earlier, if that date is available.
As always with fresh truffles they are best eaten as soon as possible to enjoy maximum aroma.
FRESH PRODUCTS
All fresh products are supplied with a use by date beyond 28/12/24, with the inclusion of fresh mushrooms and fresh truffles. We aim for delivery no later than the 23rd of December
WAGYU STEAK / FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY/ DRY GOODS
All of our frozen products have a long shelf life in the freezer or at least 5 days if defrosted. Orders containing only frozen products will be delivered no later than 20th of December.
You can order certain products (subject to availability) for delivery on 30/12/24
White truffles will not be available for delivery between Christmas & New Years Eve, Instead please order fresh black truffles.
FROM 18/12/24 Our phone lines are closed while we compile Christmas pre-orders, please email us and we will get back you as soon as possible.
ORDER FOR WAREHOUSE COLLECTION
You can collect in person from our warehouse up until 5pm 23/12/24 - select PICK UP, on the checkout section of the website.
Customer service is available for delivery queries via info@fineandwild.com
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