Latin America

Ancho is the dried form of a green poblano chile (if a poblano is ripened to a reddish colour, then dried, it is called a mulato). Anchos have a un...

Morita is the diminutive of Mora, which means “blackberry” in Spanish. Chipotle is from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, which means "smoked chile" (ch...

Aji is the Latin American Spanish word for chile and amarillo simply means yellow, so, aji amarillos are Peruvian yellow chiles (capsicum baccatum)...

Black Mole, Oaxaca style.

Cardamomum amomum is entirely different from its more perfumy cousin, green cardamom, but the two spices complement each other, and a whole range o...

Piquin (also spelled pequin) are the cultivated form of tepin, or chiltepin, the wild chiles from which all cultivated forms are derived, primarily...

Cascabel means rattle, a name that derives from the seeds rattling inside when the pepper is shaken. Cascabels are medium hot and fruity with a dri...

Arguably the most common pepper used in Peruvian cuisine, Aji Amarillo peppers are bright orange-yellow and pack a punch of spicy heat. Some compar...

This vivid red annatto seed-based recado (a spice blend in the form of a dense paste) is also called recado rojo. It is an essential Yucatan flavou...

Artisans make each and every juicer by hand. The juicers are individually cast in sand, grinded by hand, and then hand-polished. Juicers are made w...

Pasillas are the dried form of the long, slender, dark green chilaca chiles, which have a flavour similar to anchos, but sweeter. Pasillas have a r...

Guajillos along with anchos and pasillas are the main three chiles secos used in Mexican cooking. They have a big, tart, resinous, slightly bitter ...

Ancho is the dried form of a green poblano chile (if a poblano is ripened to a reddish colour, then dried, it is called a mulato). Ancho powder is ...

Key Limes are known for their intense flavour and not just for the famous pie. They are also known as Mexican Limes and have a more tart and floral...

It is a challenge to do justice to this wonderful herb with words, names include creosote bush, goosefoot and pigweed! But epazote is wonderful in ...

A terrific lime-chile-salt dry seasoning for corn on the cob. In Latin America, corn is usually grilled or roasted, often unhusked, rather than boi...

Morita is the diminutive of Mora, which means “blackberry” in Spanish. Chipotle is from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, which means "smoked chile" (ch...

Who says you need tomatoes to make ketchup? This Latin America banana ketchup delivers the tart-sweetness of ordinary ketchup with an exotic hint o...

Aji is the Latin American Spanish word for chile. Aji Panca are wonderfully complex, with an earthy smokiness, a bit of heat, and an intense, almos...

Pink peppercorns (schinus molle or schinus terebinthifolius) are not peppercorns at all, but the dried berries of a tropical tree native to Latin A...

Fruity and fragrant and medium hot, this chili powder is used throughout northern Latin America and the southwestern U.S. Ideal for chili con carne...

The seeds of a tropical tree (bixa orellana) native to the Americas and brought, like many other good things, to Far East by the Spaniards. Also ca...

Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste is crafted from famous Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, along with real bean specks from the van...

Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract is produced from premium, hand-selected beans cultivated in Madagascar, the world’s leading supplier of th...

Habanero, the hottest of chilies, is the bold star of this Latin America style curry. Its natural fruity taste, blended with indigenous aromatics l...

An interesting alternative to conventional chile sauces, this delicious Bermudan condiment is derived from the British penchant for sherry, and is ...

It seems that Valentina Hot Sauce is found on just about every table in Central Latin America. Medium hot, tangy, straightforward and economical, i...

Fruity and fragrant and medium hot, this chili is used throughout northern Latin America and the southwestern U.S. Ideal for chili con carne and ot...

Habanero means from Havana, which ironic, since Cuban food is distinctly un-hot and these extremely hot chiles are unknown there. I suspect that Me...

As important to Mexican cuisine as it is to Indian, used in Spain, Africa and the Middle East, cuminum cyminum is one of the most widely used spice...

Cayenne is a hot red chile chile, which takes its name from the city of Cayenne in French Guyana. It has a clean, straight-ahead heat without the s...

This is the annatto seed based seasoning paste, to which you add only acidic citrus juice, for the justly famous Mayan dish, cochinita pibil: Pit-r...

The best Tortilla Press for homemade Tortillas and making street tacos. Everyone Loves Tortillas. They’re easy to buy, but we’re obsessed with the ...

You’re going to want to take this Mexican citrus juicer with you. It’s a great sidekick for parties and short trips. It’s popular in markets all ov...

Serrano peppers are hot chile peppers named for the mountain ridges in Mexico where they originated. Only second to the jalapeño pepper in populari...

The poblano pepper is a mild Mexican chili pepper, very dark green in color, ripening to dark red or brown at which point they are dried to become ...

The habanero pepper is a fiery chili pepper with a fruity, citrusy flavour. It is prized for it's level of heat, making it popular for making hot s...

Pure Peppermint Extract is made from mint grown under the strictest quality standards. The flavor has long been a favorite during the holiday seaso...

A hot and fruity Yucatan-style salsa from a premium Mexican brand.

Red Mole, Puebla style.

A medium-hot salsa with robust flavour in the style of northern Latin America.

Puréed nopal cactus pads give Marie Sharp's Green Habanero Pepper Sauce a smooth, thick texture and a unique sweet flavour – which is nicely balanc...

Chile de Árbol means "tree chile". The name is often credited to its long, woody stem, but we believe that it references the treelike shape and woo...

Jamaican allspice comes from dried allspice berry. The unique flavor of allspice is a combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, and is a...

Aji Panca is a type of chile pepper that is commonly grown in Peru and frequently used in Peruvian cuisine. It is dark red, mild pepper with a smok...

Our Smokey Chile spice set is just enough spice without setting your mouth on fire. It includes Ancho Chile, Chipotle Morita and Roasted Green Hatc...

South China Seas Finishing Salt Gift Set consists of our specially picked seasoned salt, it is very handly to add a little more to your dishes. The...

Tomatillos, sometimes called husk tomatoes, look like green, unripe tomatoes. Tomatillos have a slightly more acidic, slightly less sweet flavor th...