Category: The Chile Guy

Avoiding Nightshades – Are Some Diet Trends Hurting the Chile Industry?

Nightshade usually has one connotation to people—deadly nightshade—and the idea of chile being related to that poisonous plant seems silly. However, chile peppers, tomatoes, tomatillos and a number of other commonly eaten fruits and vegetables are all part of the nightshade family. And one of the newer diet trends popping up is avoiding nightshade products out of supposed health concerns. With chile in that list of products, could this hurt the chile industry? (more…)

January 18, 2016
Chiles Named “Hottest Herb” of the Year

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The International Herb Association has chosen chiles – also called capsicum – as the Herb of the Year for 2016. Recognizing the versatility and value of capsicum in cooking, as well as the health benefits it offers, the International Herb Association will be coordinating attention on it. This includes capsicum itself, in the form of peppers and chiles, as well as how it can be used. (more…)

January 4, 2016
Is GMO Chile a Concern?

Many of the food crops we rely on in the U.S. are genetically modified for greater pest resistance, higher yield, etc. In recent times, this genetic modification has become more robust, and there is a cultural backlash against it, with many people choosing to avoid GMO (genetically modified organism) whenever possible. (more…)

December 16, 2015
Why Do We Refrigerate Dried Chiles?

When you need high-quality dried chile, you need it now, not when harvesting season is in full swing. One of the ways that the Chile Guy makes sure to meet your needs is by thinking ahead. Chile harvests are not coincidental with needs for your business or restaurant. As you know Chile is dried to keep it fresh and marketable for a longer period of time than just the harvest season. But even in its dry format, Chile needs to be stored properly to insure its freshness and marketability. (more…)

September 28, 2015
Get the Best in Bulk Spice and Herbs from The Chile Guy
You already know that The Chile Guy is a premium source for dried chiles, flakes and powders – but did you know that we also sell a wide variety of bulk spices and herbs?

We offer great prices on herbs and spices from around the globe, including:
- Annatto seed
- Cinnamon
- Chamomile
- Ginger
- Oregano
…and many more! We offer over 50 different herbs and spices in a variety of forms, including whole, ground, granulated and chopped depending on the spice in question. If you’re looking for a special spice, we can help you with that. Special orders are available in quantities ranging from 50 to 100 lbs due to the cost of freight. (more…)
June 8, 2015
Why The Chile Guy is Your Best Secret Ingredient for your Restaurant’s Success
When you are looking for a way to maximize the efficiency of your commercial kitchen operation and increase your profits, The Chile Guy can help. We provide the chile products your kitchen needs to be a success by helping you save labor costs, food preparation time and more.

The Secret is Out

The Chile Guy knows that in order to be a success in the restaurant industry, you need a kitchen that is efficient, cost-effective and with high-quality products. We are known for providing all of that and more. The Chile Guy is your best secret in the commercial kitchen because we deliver:
- Quality products
- Large variety of commercial chile products
- Competitive pricing on all orders
- Efficient delivery of product (UPS, FedEx, USPS and others)
- Year-round inventories (always guaranteed fresh)
- Quality packaging (including weights, labeling and more)
- Any size order (from 1 pound to thousands of pounds, no order is too large or too small)
We know you have your reasons for using chile in your restaurant’s commercial kitchen and now you have the reasons to get only the best from The Chile Guy. We have several chile products to make your customers taste buds sing as you reap the increased profits from our time-saving strategies.
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February 21, 2015

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