Peruvian Chilies: Inside the Soul of a Global Gastronomic Trend

There is something particular about chilies: they add color, savor, aroma, and might be spicy hot.

Chilies can sharpen body sensations, dilate taste buds and lead to discover an explosion of flavors in the mouth. Chilies can also have healing properties and were used as offerings to their gods by ancient civilizations. 

Peru is one the top countries in terms of varieties of chilies along the five domesticated species but not all are spicy hot. Chilies have a long tradition in the Peruvian cuisine and have been found in several archeological excavations. 

Nowadays, chilies are the soul of the Peruvian cuisine, a leading trend in the gastronomic world.

The Peruvian cuisine has been labeled by The Wall Street Journal as “The Next Big Thing”. The Economist has named Peru as “A gastronomic Mecca” and the country has been considered the World´s Leading Culinary Destination for five consecutive years in a raw.

There is no doubt, the Peruvian cuisine is a global gastronomic trend.