Your Trusted Source for Certified & Sustainable Hot Pepper Ingredients

GROWER · PROCESSOR · EXPORTER — SINCE 1967

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Operating Countries

Ecuador · Peru · Paraguay

1,000+

Farmer Network

Contracted families

10+

Variety Portfolio

Capsicum cultivars

100%

Traceability

From Farm to Product

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Our Products

Dried, brined & pickled, smoked, and mash & puree — for industrial food manufacturers.

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Our Hot Peppers

10+ cultivars - from Jalapeño to Carolina Reaper, with heat and flavor profiles.

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SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT

Supporting farmers. Preserving the future.

We partner with 1,000+ smallholder farming families and provide training, technical support and stable demand that raise quality, yields and livelihoods. Our Seed Lab preserves diverse hot pepper varieties for generations to come.

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Why Choose Uchu Spice

We supply premium dried chilies and chili mashes for wholesale, bulk, and custom industrial applications.

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How UCHU Ensures Safe, Compliant, and Traceable Chili Production
How UCHU Ensures Safe, Compliant, and Traceable Chili Production

Producing world-class chili peppers requires more than good seeds and good soil. It requires strict control over one of the most sensitive parts of agriculture: the responsible use of agrochemicals.

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Impact Report 2024
Impact Report 2024

Our Impact Report offers a closer look at how we work across Ecuador and Peru, from field networks and seed preservation to environmental performance.

The data presented reflects our 2024 reporting period.

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Best Practices for Keeping Your Chillies Fresh and Flavorful
Best Practices for Keeping Your Chillies Fresh and Flavorful

Discover essential tips for storing and handling chilli powders, flakes, and fermented mash to preserve flavour, heat, and aroma. Learn best practices for maintaining product quality, extending shelf life, and meeting food safety standards in your facility.

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