What food ingredients are covered on Flavaromas?

Flavaromas covers a wide range of food ingredients used in Bahraini and Gulf cuisine — including spices like saffron, turmeric, and cardamom; grains like rice and bulgur; herbs, proteins, and fresh produce commonly found in Middle Eastern cooking.

Can I find information on Middle Eastern spices on Flavaromas?

Yes. The Flavaromas ingredients guide covers popular Gulf and Middle Eastern spices including bezar spice blend, loomi (dried lime), sumac, za'atar, saffron, and more — with flavour profiles and recipe suggestions.

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All Ingredients

🌿 condimentsEasy to use

Sweet Chili Sauce

Thailand — mae ploy and other sweet chili sauces originated in central Thailand. They became popular globally as a gateway to Thai flavors due to their approachable sweetness.Available year-roundSweet, mildly hot, tangy (vinegar)

Did You Know?

Sweet chili sauce is often called 'Thai sweet chili sauce' but is primarily made and consumed in Thailand, Vietnam, and throughout Southeast Asia, with each country having its own version.

Overview

Thailand — mae ploy and other sweet chili sauces originated in central Thailand. They became popular globally as a gateway to Thai flavors due to their approachable sweetness. · Available year-round · condiments

A Thai-style sweet, mild, and tangy chili sauce made from red chilies, sugar, vinegar, and garlic. A popular dipping sauce for spring rolls, chicken, and seafood.

Thailand — mae ploy and other sweet chili sauces originated in central Thailand. They became popular globally as a gateway to Thai flavors due to their approachable sweetness.

Origin

Available year-round

Season

Easy

Difficulty

condiments

Flavor Profile

Sweetmildly hottangy (vinegar)and garlicky. The thickglossy consistency and sweet heat make it extremely approachable. Not fiery — more sweet-forward with a mild chili warmth.

Storage Tips

Room temperature before opening. Refrigerate after opening; keeps 6 months. The high sugar content acts as a natural preservative.

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How to Cook with Sweet Chili Sauce

Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips

Cooking Tips

Serve cold as a dipping sauce. Use as a glaze for chicken wings, salmon, or tofu. Stir into stir-fries for a quick sweet-heat sauce. Mix with cream cheese as a party dip.

Best Pairings

spring rollschicken wingsshrimpdumplingsfish cakessatay

Substitutes

Honey + sriracha (1:1), plum sauce, apricot jam + hot sauce

Nutrition & Health Benefits

The nutritional profile and health properties of Sweet Chili Sauce

Nutrition Highlights

fat

0.2

carbs

fiber

0.3

protein

0.5

calories

125

Quick Facts

Categorycondiments

OriginThailand — mae ploy and other sweet chili sauces originated in central Thailand. They became popular globally as a gateway to Thai flavors due to their approachable sweetness.

SeasonAvailable year-round

DifficultyEasy

Health Benefits

Very low in fat. Contains capsaicin and some vitamin C from chilies. High in sugar — use as a condiment.