8 Facts About Peri-Peri That You Should Know

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1. It was produced by Portuguese explorers in Portugal’s former African colonies.

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2. It is often referred to as piri-piri, pili-pili or piripiri.

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3. It is a descendant of American peppers.

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4. However, it is grown in abundance in African countries like Mozambique, Malawi and so on.

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5. Besides commercial purposes, it is also grown for the pharmaceutical industry.

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6. It is one of the most popular hot sauces in the world!

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7. The taste of this peri-peri hot sauce varies from region to region.

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8. Cultivating peri-peri is a labour-intensive process.

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What do you like the most about peri-peri?

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