Gourmet Mediterranean Spreads & Organic Pepper Preserves

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Florina peppers and why are they special?
Florina peppers are a PDO-recognized sweet red pepper variety grown exclusively in the Florina region of northern Greece. They are prized for their thick, sweet flesh, vibrant red color, and naturally low heat. Florina peppers are the base for several of our organic Greek spreads — including the fire-roasted red pepper and pesto green pepper varieties — and are considered one of Greece's finest agricultural products.
What is Moustopiperia (Red Pepper Sticks in Must)?
Moustopiperia is a traditional Greek specialty made from organic red pepper sticks preserved in grape must (the freshly pressed juice of wine grapes). The grape must imparts a sweet, tangy, fruity character that balances the mild peppery bite. It is typically served as a meze alongside cheese, charcuterie, or crusty bread — a centuries-old Greek preservation tradition from northern Greece.
Are the Greek pepper spreads suitable for vegans?
Most of our organic Greek pepper spreads are naturally vegan — including the Roasted Red Pepper, Pesto Green Pepper, Eggplant & Roasted Red Pepper, and Caviar Filet Pepper spreads. The Sweet Red Pepper & Graviera Cheese Spread contains PDO Cretan Graviera (sheep's and goat's milk cheese) and is not vegan. All spreads are free from artificial preservatives, colorants, and additives.
How do I use Mediterranean pepper spreads in cooking?
These spreads are extremely versatile. Use them as dips with pita or crusty bread, as a sandwich spread or wrap filling, stirred into pasta sauces, as a pizza base, blended into salad dressings, as a marinade base for chicken or fish, or spooned over grilled meats and vegetables. The Kalamata Olive & Oregano Spread pairs especially well with cheese boards and charcuterie.
What is the difference between the Fat Cat hot sauces and the Greek pepper spreads?
The Greek organic pepper spreads (Florina, Caviar Filet, Eggplant, Pesto Green) are mild-to-medium condiments focused on flavor complexity — roasted, smoky, herbaceous Mediterranean character with no added heat. Fat Cat hot sauces are American-style craft hot sauces ranging from mild jalapeño to extreme Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, designed for heat seekers. Both lines are all-natural with no artificial additives.
What is Momofuku Chili Crunch and how is it different from hot sauce?
Momofuku Chili Crunch is a chili crisp — a textured condiment of crispy garlic, shallots, and chili flakes in oil, inspired by traditional Chinese chili crisp and Mexican salsas. Unlike liquid hot sauces, it adds crunch, umami depth, and moderate heat. Use it on eggs, pizza, noodles, rice, tacos, or as a finishing condiment on cheese boards. The Black Truffle version adds earthy truffle depth for a more gourmet application.