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Mexican chillies: choose the variety and preparation

Choosing a Mexican chilli involves more than deciding on heat. Variety, preparation and packaging affect kitchen work and shelf presentation. This guide separates chillies, seasoning blends and pastes so buyers can prepare an accurate enquiry.

By Institut Martigane · Published

In this guide

  1. Specify variety and preparation
  2. Build a useful grocery selection
  3. Treat pastes and blends separately
  4. Plan storage and pack handling
  5. Catalogue references
  6. Buying questions

Specify variety and preparation

Whole, dried, preserved, ground or prepared: the form is essential information. The catalogue distinguishes Carey Chipotles Adobado from Xatze dried-chilli packs. Do not replace one preparation with another based only on the chilli name. The chef or buyer should specify the intended recipe and preparation method.

Build a useful grocery selection

For a discovery range, a short selection with clear uses is easier to understand than a long list of varieties. Ancho, guajillo and chipotle are catalogue starting points; check the exact reference and weight. Keep seasoning blends in a separate family so customers do not mistake a blend for a pure chilli product.

Treat pastes and blends separately

Achiote paste and birria seasoning address different recipe requirements. They can complement a chilli range without being interchangeable. Request ingredients and allergen information instead of inferring composition from the commercial name. A per-kilogram comparison is useful only between products of similar type and purpose.

Plan storage and pack handling

The catalogue includes smaller resale packs and other formats depending on the reference. For foodservice, consider weekly consumption and conditions after opening. Give Martigane the exact name, total volume, required pack size and destination. Taste, composition and storage information should come from the product documentation.

References listed on martigane.com

Selection from the catalogue consulted on 2 October 2026. Prices, stock, minimum order quantities and lead times require confirmation for each enquiry.

View the source catalogue: Martigane catalogue.

Buyer’s practical check

Always specify variety, preparation and net weight. Chipotle adobado 100 g is a more useful enquiry than Mexican chilli.

Professional buying questions

Are dried chillies and chillies in sauce interchangeable?

They require different preparation. Confirm culinary use and composition before accepting a substitute.

Which examples appear in the catalogue?

Examples include Carey Chipotles Adobado 100 g, Tajín Guajillo 75 g and Xatze Ancho 75 g. Each product page identifies the associated reference.

How can I establish a product’s heat level?

Request manufacturer documentation or a sample when possible. A commercial name alone does not establish a reliable heat level.

Prepare your price enquiry

Include references, packaging, case or pallet quantities, company and delivery country. Martigane will confirm supply options and commercial conditions.

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