{"product_id":"naoumidis-roasted-moustopiperia-organic-florina-peppers","title":"Naoumidis Roasted Moustopiperia — Organic Charcoal-Roasted Florina Peppers in Grape Must \u0026 Vinegar, 9.2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Florina peppers, roasted over charcoal, peeled by hand, and set in vinegar and grape must (petimezi) made from 100% Xinomavro grapes. This is the classic roasted Moustopiperia from the Naoumidis family in Agios Panteleimon, Florina: sweet from the must, bright from the vinegar, with the smoke of the coals still in the flesh of the pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppers are hand-peeled so they keep the aroma of the pepper itself. The jar is pasteurized and carries no preservatives. Serve it cold, as a meze, straight from the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% red Florina pepper, roasted over charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinegar and grape must (petimezi) from 100% Xinomavro grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing else: pasteurized, no preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a meze\u003c\/strong\u003e — cold, straight from the jar, with bread and a block of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/greek-feta-cheese-authentic-pdo-certified-barrel-aged\"\u003eRoussas PDO feta\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a cheese board\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sweet-and-sour edge cuts through aged Graviera and salty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a horiatiki or a grain bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e — slice a pepper into strips and use the liquid as part of the dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a sandwich\u003c\/strong\u003e — with grilled halloumi or roast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlongside grilled meat\u003c\/strong\u003e — lamb, sausages or pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer \u0026amp; origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naoumidis family has worked with the Florina pepper since 1972, when the family ran a restaurant in Agios Panteleimon, on Lake Vegoritida. The formal production unit opened in 2007, on the pepper farm itself, in Amyntaio, Florina, in northern Greece. Every pepper is handled by hand, from the field to the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 9.2 oz (260 g) glass jar, drained weight about 7 oz (200 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: red Florina pepper, vinegar and must from 100% Xinomavro grapes, garlic, salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergen note: may contain traces of sulfites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: charcoal-roasted, hand-peeled, pasteurized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservatives: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Agios Panteleimon, Amyntaio, Florina, northern Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"must\" mean in Moustopiperia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMust (petimezi) is concentrated grape juice. Here it comes from 100% Xinomavro grapes and is combined with vinegar to hold the roasted peppers. The must gives the sweetness and the vinegar gives the tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This classic version uses sweet red Florina peppers. The producer makes a separate hot Moustopiperia, which we do not currently carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from Filetopiperia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiletopiperia is roasted Florina pepper strips packed in olive oil. This one is set in vinegar and grape must, so it tastes sweeter and tangier and works as a cold meze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store it after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate after opening and keep the peppers covered with the liquid from the jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe producer notes that it may contain traces of sulfites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Naoumidis S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31985799757879,"sku":"AO-MOUSTOPIPERIA-1X9.2oz.","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6469\/6887\/files\/CE_A3_CF_87_CE_AD_CE_B4_CE_B9_CE_BF-_CF_87_CF_89_CF_81_CE_AF_CF_82-_CF_84_CE_AF_CF_84_CE_BB_CE_BF-38.png?v=1790578332","url":"https:\/\/www.alphaomegaimport.com\/products\/naoumidis-roasted-moustopiperia-organic-florina-peppers","provider":"Alpha Omega Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}