Like all of Azada's flavoured oils, this is not an infusion — it is a co-press. Fresh Spanish chillies are pressed together with Arbequina olives at the same time in the mill, so the heat, colour, and aromatic compounds of the chillies are extracted directly into the oil during production. The result is fundamentally different from a standard chilli oil where dried flakes are steeped in neutral oil after the fact. Here, the chilli character is integrated from the start: a clean, warming heat with a sweet, fruity undertone from the Arbequina olive oil beneath it. No additives, no artificial flavourings, no preservatives.

The heat is present but controlled — warming rather than aggressive, which makes the oil versatile. Drizzle over pasta, pizza, and risotto for an instant lift. Use it to finish grilled or roasted vegetables, meat, and seafood. Add to marinades for chicken, pork, or prawns. Stir into soups and stews at the end of cooking for a background warmth that builds gently. It also works well as a dipping oil with bread, blended into mayonnaise or aioli for a spicy condiment, or drizzled over eggs — fried, scrambled, or poached. The Arbequina base keeps everything smooth and rounded, so the chilli never feels harsh or one-note.

Producer: Azada is a family-owned artisanal producer based in Catalonia, specialising in cold-pressed oils using traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients. The focus is on co-pressing fresh fruit, herbs, and chillies with olive oil at the point of extraction, capturing authentic flavour without additives.

Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil (Arbequina), chilli

Storage: Ambient. Store away from light and heat.

Net: 225ml