Heat is a complex sensation that combines flavor, intensity and timing for a complete taste and sensory experience. Kalsec was ahead of the consumer-driven popularity of hot and spicy packaged goods and is continually able to meet ever-evolving desires. From our vertically integrated capsicum crop and our naturally sourced pepper extracts to achieving the nuances profiles of global hot and spicy cuisines, Kalsec is a complete resource.
Powered by inspiration and creativity of our culinary team, Fusionary Heat allows you to take advantage of current and emerging flavor trends. A portion of today’s consumers gravitate to experiential flavor combinations such as spicy and herbal where others are more familiar with spicy and sweet. By fusing heat with other flavors derived from spices, herbs, and citrus you can deliver a memorable flavor and sensory experience.
It should come as no surprise that consumers want to know what they are eating. Consumers continue to show a preference for more specificity in the pepper type that delivers heat and flavor in packaged products. Kalsec specialty peppers – including ancho, cayenne, chipotle, ghost, guajillo, green hatch, habanero, jalapeno, and serrano – allow manufacturers to cite a specific, natural source on their label to differentiate their products and better appeal to consumers.
Ancho, chipotle, habanero, and jalapeño peppers all impart consumer-preferred flavors. From the smokiness of the ancho and chipotle peppers to the fruity notes of the habanero and green vegetal notes of the jalapeno, each of these peppers encompasses a specific and desired flavor profile from today’s consumer. But what if you want to achieve those flavors without pungency? Or maybe you want to enhance the specific flavor of the pepper without increasing the heat level? Our Zero Degrees line delivers all of the flavor and aroma without the heat and can give you the opportunity to cite the pepper type on the front of your package.