Biodynamic Red Jalapeño Sauce

Chili peppers harvested at the peak of ripeness by the Camurein Farm in Reggio Emilia — Demeter certified

Fruity notes and intense aroma: the spiciness that gives flavour without weighing down

Acetaia Guerzoni's Red Jalapeño Sauce

Red Jalapeño Salsa is made from the meticulous selection of jalapeño peppers harvested at the peak of ripeness, when they turn a vibrant red. This variety, slightly spicier than green jalapeños, stands out for its fruity notes and intense aroma. The peppers are grown according to organic and biodynamic farming principles with Demeter certification and come from the Camurein farm in Reggio Emilia, just 60 km from the vinegar factory: a very short supply chain, measured in kilometers, not continents. The combination of red jalapeños with organic and biodynamic wine vinegar creates a sauce with a unique character, a natural and rich texture, enriched by the pure pulp of the pepper.
 
 
 

The roots of this sauce lie in the patience of waiting for the red

All chili peppers start out green and turn red: the color doesn't indicate a different variety but rather a different harvest time. The green jalapeño, the most common on market stalls, is picked before the plant has finished its work; by letting it ripen until red, the sugars concentrate, the carotenoids develop, and the capsaicin increases—this is why the red one is sweeter, more fragrant, and slightly spicier. For the farmer, this is a costly choice: it means leaving the fruits on the plant longer, occupying the field, accepting lower yields, and risking the first rains. In Mexico, where the jalapeño takes its name from the city of Xalapa, red fruits are traditionally used in the most refined preparations, whether smoked or preserved. Choosing only red, as Acetaia Guerzoni does here, is a declaration of intent even more than a choice of taste.
 
 
 

Choosing Red Jalapeño Sauce means taking care of yourself

Low in calories and low in sugar and carbohydrates, this sauce is ideal for those following a low-calorie diet and seeking a lighter alternative to traditional spicy oils, which are significantly higher in calories: 24 kcal per 100 ml versus hundreds of calories in oil. Chili pepper provides capsaicin, vitamin C, and carotenoids—the latter particularly abundant in ripened red fruits—while wine vinegar contributes acetic acid, traditionally associated with digestion. Just one caveat: containing 2,4 g of salt per 100 ml, it should be used sparingly by those following a low-sodium diet.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Red Jalapeño Sauce

• ON RED MEATS AND IN HEAVY SOUPS: a teaspoon enlivens a braised meat or a cut of steak, and transforms a soup into a Organic Borlotti Beans or Organic Lentils from Val d'Orcia in a dish full of character.
• AS A PIZZA DRESSING: This is one of its best uses – a few drops on freshly baked pizza, prepared with Organic Type 0 Soft Wheat Flour e Organic Tomato Puree: the touch of vivacity that changes everything.
• TO ENRICHE SAUCES AND GRAVIES: incorporate it into a tomato sauce, a vegan ragù with seitan or a dipping sauce, and serve with Organic Corn Cakes for an aperitif that's different from the usual.

The Producer: Acetaia Guerzoni

Acetaia Guerzoni cultivates long-term relationships with farmers who share its values: the Camurein Farm in Reggio Emilia, 60 km from the vinegar factory, is a perfect example. It's the same principle that has always guided the company—the first vinegar factory in the world to produce organic and biodynamic balsamic vinegar, Demeter-certified since 1984—according to which quality comes from relationships founded on trust, transparency, and care for what nourishes the earth and humanity.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Wine vinegar*, jalapeño peppers* 45%, salt, chili pepper*.
* Organic, Demeter. Produced in Italy.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100ml of product)

• Energy: 102 kJ / 24 kcal
• Fat: 1,1 g
• of which saturated: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 2,5 g
• of which sugars: 1,1 g
• Protein: 0,6 g
• Salt: 2,4 g

Food container

Once opened, it is recommended to keep it in the refrigerator and consume it within a month.
 
 
 

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