MegaMex Foods has introduced a new line of HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsas, designed to help restaurant operators and chefs add unique and craveable dishes to their menus. Quemada, meaning “burnt” in Spanish, refers to the deeply charred ingredients used in these salsas. This charring process enhances the depth and complexity of flavors, providing a house-made consistency that aims to make menus stand out.
The new HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsas line includes four flavors, ranging from mild to medium heat:
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Roja (Mild): This salsa features a blend of charred tomato, poblano, and jalapeño, with additional complexity from ancho and guajillo peppers.
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Verde (Mild): A mix of charred tomatillo, tomato, and poblano provides a balanced and complex flavor profile.
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Poblano (Mild): This salsa combines charred tomato, tomatillo, and poblano with hints of Chile de Arbol.
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Chipotle (Medium): Deeply charred tomatoes paired with chipotle, poblano, and ancho peppers deliver a combination of smoke and heat.
Each salsa is crafted to deliver bold, complex flavors that add a smoky depth to various dishes. MegaMex Foods collaborated with restaurant operators and chefs to perfect the consistency and charring needed for these products. The salsas feature carefully charred ingredients like tomatoes, tomatillos, poblano, and jalapeños, paired with chiles such as guajillo, ancho, and Chile de Arbol to create unique flavors.
HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsas are shelf-stable and available in 4/67 oz resealable jugs, making them suitable for back-of-house use in foodservice operations. These salsas are consistent and ready to use as ingredients, toppers, or elevated table salsas. They can be used in a variety of applications, including salsa flights, red snapper, spicy bruschetta, elote, and shakshuka, providing bold flavors that diners seek.
Ryan Michaelis, President and CEO of MegaMex Foods, stated that the new salsas broaden the portfolio of solutions for restaurant operators looking to easily add bold or complex Mexican flavors to their menus.
Foodservice operators interested in learning more about HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsas or requesting a sample can visit the MegaMex Foods website. These products are available through MegaMex Foods or DOT Foods with the following item numbers:
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Roja – Item #135569, DOT Item #780082
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Verde – Item #135570, DOT Item #780081
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Poblano – Item #135571, DOT Item #780080
- HERDEZ Quemada Charred Salsa Chipotle – Item #135572, DOT Item #780069