Q: Dear Dave,I am interested in making hot sauces like those available commercially. Since you are the capsicum guru, which of your books would best suit my needs? The Hot Sauce Bible or Chile Encyclopedia? Thank you, Joe A: Hello Joe:The best resource for you would be The Hot Sauce Bible. It is currently out of print (to be republished in …
Start-Up Tips
Q: Dear Dave, How do I go about developing and selling my own fiery-food products? Who do I register with, product label, etc.?Thank you, Chad Lowcock A: Hello Chad:Everything we know is posted here. Take some time to study these start-up articles: http://www.fiery-foods.com/e-zines.aspOur Industry Directory has container suppliers, label makers, co-packers, etc. See:http://www.fiery-foods.com/directory/default.htmGood luck!–Dave
Looking For Peri Peri
Q: Dave,A friend of mine asked me where they could find Peri Peri and Cumari O Passarinho peppers. Any ideas where I could find some seeds, plants or peppers? I looked at www.chileplants.com and found Cumari (is that the same as Cumari O Passarinho) but no Peri Peri. Suggestions?Cheers, Jason Grooms A: Hello Jason:As you mentioned, Cumari (which I believe is …
In Search of Nutritional Analysis and Bar Code
Q: Dave,I have come up with a great pepper sauce. I have a label and I need to know where is the best place is to have a nutritional analysis done. Also, where do I go to get a bar code? Thank you for any direction you might be able give. I am a big fan of your books.–Pat Logan, …
Looking for Coconut Milk Co-Packer
Q: Hi Dave,I am looking to can coconut milk. The ingredients are very simple—it has coconut extract, water, and a preservative—and I can provide the fresh brown coconuts. Is there a company who can co-pack this product for me, preferably in Florida? Thank you. A: Hello Wwung:I would recommend Charlie Schandelmayer of Sauce Crafters, near West Palm Beach. Call him …