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Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigeration
Yes. The Red Chili Pepper Spread is a Deli item that requires refrigeration at
all times.
All of our other products are shelf stable until they have been opened and then
they require refrigeration.
Shelf Life / Storage
Red Chili Pepper Spread is a refrigerated item that must be stored at refrigerated
temperatures both before and after opening.
Keeping good food handling practices in mind, after opening it is recommended that
all products be refrigerated and consumed within 90 days.
The best before date is an ink-jet code that is found on the side or on the top
of the lid. It is in the format B/B YYYY MMM DD. For example, an ink-jet code that
reads B/B 2013 NOV 15 means that the unopened product is best consumed before November
15, 2013.
The stability of the antipasto is the result of a number of factors.
• Gourmet Antipasto is boiled which destroys enzymes and bacteria that normally
spoil fresh food.
• After all ingredients have been added the pH of the Gourmet Antipasto is below
4.0, which prevents the growth of sporeforming bacteria that are not destroyed at
boiling temperatures.
• Gourmet Antipasto is filled into the jars at very high temperatures. As the gourmet
antipasto cools a vacuum is formed and the lid seals itself from the outside environment.
This prevents any external contamination.
Unopened antipasto, Gourmet Red Chili or Gourmet Jalapeno can be stored at room
temperature. After they are opened, they must be stored at refrigerated temperatures.
There is yeast, mold, and bacteria in the air. When the product is opened and exposed
to the air, it will eventually spoil. Refrigeration will prolong the quality of
the product.
The lid should be concave by the vacuum created from hot product being filled into
the jars. The 940g/33oz jars use a lid that will pop up when unsealed. For other
lids, a popping noise will be heard the first time the lid is open. All jars undergo
a seal inspection before being labeled and shipped from our facility to preserve
the product quality and consumer safety.
Cholesterol
There is 0.90mg of cholesterol per 30g (2tbsp) serving which accounts for 0.30%
of the Daily Value (DV). According to Nutritional Labeling guidelines, values less
than 2mg (0.66% DV) are considered to be “free of cholesterol” and are to be stated
on the label as zero.
Cholesterol is only found in animal products such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy
foods. Only the tuna contributes cholesterol to the Gourmet Antipasto.
No. However, saturated and unsaturated fats found in specific fruits (examples:
olives, avocados) and vegetable oils (examples: canola, corn, safflower, sesame,
soybean and sunflower), are used by our bodies to make cholesterol.
For more information regarding cholesterol, please follow this link to the
American Heart Associationsweb page.
No.
Fat Content
Vegetables make up the largest portion of the Gourmet Antipasto. The amount of fat
contributed by the lesser ingredients is 0.28 grams per 2 Tablespoon serving (0.43%
Daily Value). Labeling guidelines dictate that an amount less than 0.5grams of fat
is considered “free of fat” and is to be stated on the label as zero. Note: the
insignificant amount of fat that is present is primarily unsaturated (the good fat).
Ingredients
No. The vinegar has been triple distilled to ensure that no gluten is present. Therefore,
individuals with Celiac disease are able to enjoy our Gourmet Antipasto, Gourmet
Red Chili and Gourmet Jalapeno.
No.
No.
A small amount of artificial coloring is added to enrich the green color of the
jelly. Tartrazine (FD and C Yellow #5) is one of the artifical colors used.
Nut Free
No. Our products are completely nut free. There are no nuts used in our manufacturing
processes.
All About Peppers
We select a special blend of hot red Chili peppers that are grown specifically for
Something Special that deliver a unique tongue tingling heat and beautiful rich
red color.
A chemical called capsaicin in the peppers irritate trigeminal cells throughout
the mouth, nose, and throat. These cells send messages of pain to the brain which
responds by releasing endorphins throughout the body. Endorphins act as natural
pain killers giving a temporary euphoric feeling. Some people can experience increased
heart and salivation rate, faster gastrointestinal motions, runny nose, and perspiration.
The amount of capsaicin present in the Chili peppers determines its heat. The system
for measuring the heat of a Chili pepper was developed by a chemist named William
Scoville in 1912. Originally the testing was based on a form of dillution tasting.
Today machines called chromatograms (like in CSI) are used to measure the amount
of capsaicin present in the pepper.
|
Scoville Chile Heat Chart
|
| Pepper Variety |
Rating
|
Heat Level
|
| Bell, Sweet Banana, Pimento |
0
|
Negligible
|
| Mexi-Bells, Pepperoncini |
1
|
100-1000 Scoville Units
|
| Ancho, Pasilla, Poblano |
2
|
1000-1500 Scoville Units
|
| Sandia , Cascabel, Rocotillo |
3
|
1500-2500 Scoville Units
|
| Jalapeno, Chipotle |
4
|
2500-5000 Scoville Units
|
| Yellow wax |
5
|
5000-15000 Scoville Units
|
| Chile de arbol, Serano |
6
|
15000-30000 Scoville Units
|
| Aji, Cayenne, Tabasco |
7
|
30,000-50,000 Scoville Units
|
| Santaka, Chiltecpin (tepin), Thai |
8
|
50,000-100,000 Scoville Units
|
| Habanero, Scotch Bonnet |
9
|
100,000-350,000 Scoville Units
|
| Red Savina Habanero |
10
|
350,000-855,000 Scoville Units
|
Naga Jolokia
(Naga Morich, Bhut Jolokia) |
10
|
1,000,000 – 1,500,000 Scoville Units
|
Pure Capsaicin
(origin – Chemistry Lab) |
|
16 Million |
Fun Fact:In the big picture, the objective for all living things
is to spread their seed! Capsaicin discourages animals from eating the Chilees.
But birds, which are highly effective at distributing seeds, can eat them. Birds
will not experience the burning sensation the way we mammals do. The seeds will
pass through the bird's gut intact and spread to new areas. And voila, more peppers!!
Jalapeno chili peppers are harvested when the pepper is still in the green stage.
If left on the plant, the peppers would ripen until they turned bright red. It's
this early harvesting that allows for the milder green chili pepper.
Gluten Free
No. Our products are gluten free. The vinegar has been triple distilled to ensure
that no gluten is present. Therefore, individuals with Celiac disease are able to
enjoy our products.
Trans Fat Free
No. Our products are trans fat free.
Spices
Additives
No.
No.
A small amount of artificial coloring is added to enrich the green color of the
jelly. Tartrazine (FD and C Yellow #5) is one of the artifical colors used.
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