Dan Richer, founder of the famous Razza pizzeria in Jersey City, NJ developed this bright, fruity chili blend as a major upgrade to what he calls the "run-of-the-mill crushed red pepper that's on every table at your local pizzeria." It's ripe with four different chilis (Silk Chili, Cobanero Chili, Smoked Pimentón Paprika and sweet paprika). It has a hint of sweet smokiness and boasts a beautiful, complex, medium heat.
The blend is obviously fantastic on pizza, but trust us — you're going to want to put it on everything!
Highlights
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie
Ingredients
Silk chili (silk chili flakes, sunflower oil, salt), Cobanero chili, sweet pepper paprika, smoked pimentón paprika
Cooking tips
- Keep on the table and sprinkle over everything!
Chili Comparison Guide
Explore origins, tasting notes and heat levels
| Spice | Heat level | Description | Tasting notes |
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Mild
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Origin:
Urfa, Turkey Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Origin:
Urfa, Turkey
Tasting Notes:
Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night
Heat Level: Mild
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Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night |
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Mild
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Origin:
Kahramanmaras, Turkey Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Origin:
Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Tasting Notes:
Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun
Heat Level: Mild
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Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun |
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Hot
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Origin:
Cobán, Guatemala A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
Origin:
Cobán, Guatemala
Tasting Notes:
Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire
Heat Level: Hot
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Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire |
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Hot
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Origin:
Fire Tongue Farms, California Classic cayenne powder, plenty hot with a sweet backbone.
Classic cayenne powder, plenty hot with a sweet backbone.
Origin:
Fire Tongue Farms, California
Tasting Notes:
Fresh Peach • Burnt Hay • Flambé
Heat Level: Hot
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Fresh Peach • Burnt Hay • Flambé |
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Medium
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Origin:
Jersey City, NJ, USA The ideal garnish for perfect pizza, smoky, spicy and sweet.
The ideal garnish for perfect pizza, smoky, spicy and sweet.
Origin:
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Tasting Notes:
Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie
Heat Level: Medium
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Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie |
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Medium
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Origin:
Santa Cruz, California Vine-ripened and smoked over fruit tree branches, hot and smoky.
Vine-ripened and smoked over fruit tree branches, hot and smoky.
Origin:
Santa Cruz, California
Tasting Notes:
Campfire • Roasted Tomato • Hot & Sweet
Heat Level: Medium
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Campfire • Roasted Tomato • Hot & Sweet |
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Medium
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Origin:
Santa Cruz, California Vine-ripened chilis, spicy and sweet, intensely fresh.
Vine-ripened chilis, spicy and sweet, intensely fresh.
Origin:
Santa Cruz, California
Tasting Notes:
Summer Tomato • Sugar Cane • High Burn
Heat Level: Medium
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Summer Tomato • Sugar Cane • High Burn |
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No heat
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Origin:
Norwich Meadows Farm, NY, USA Sweet pepper flakes bursting with a creamy, mild, summery flavor.
Sweet pepper flakes bursting with a creamy, mild, summery flavor.
Origin:
Norwich Meadows Farm, NY, USA
Tasting Notes:
Cherry • Sun-Dried Tomato • Summer Bounty
Heat Level: No heat
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Cherry • Sun-Dried Tomato • Summer Bounty |
SOURCING
We're equal-opportunity pizza enthusiasts over here at B&B. That's why we weren't surprised when we saw the NYT article asking, "Is New York's Best Pizza in New Jersey?" about the amazing pies our friends at Razza in Jersey City are making. Needless to say, we were excited (like, really excited) when Dan Richer, founder of Razza, wanted to collaborate on making his chili blend dreams come true.
Razza, based in Jersey City, NJ, is committed to the joy of pizza. Dan Richer and his team have a shared purpose: make the perfect pizza. They know it's a lofty goal, so they continue to search out the very best ingredients and hone their technique with every pizza they make. Each ingredient is carefully selected, from the locally milled flour to the cream they use to make their own butter. They are inspired and guided by the Italian way of cooking an eating, letting the seasons and location dictate their menu.
Learn more at razzanj.com
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