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HORMEL® THE PERFORMANCE PEPPERONI® Hot Calabrian Chili Pepperoni, 16 slices per oz, 2/5 lb

Hormel Product Code: #146113

GTIN: #10037600461136

Description

HORMEL® THE PERFORMANCE PEPPERONI® Hot Calabrian Chili Pepperoni gives operators an easy way to bring trending Calabrian chili heat to pizza menus, grinders, pasta dishes and spicy LTOs. Made from select pork and beef cuts with real Calabrian chili peppers grown in southern Italy, this ready-to-use, lay-flat sliced pepperoni layers bright, fruity heat over rich pepperoni flavor in a 1.75-inch slice that resists cupping, charring and grease-out.

With a 16 slices-per-ounce target and ready-to-use format, it helps operators create spicy signature pizzas, grinders, pastas and LTOs without adding sauces, oils or extra prep.

Why Use This Product

  • Real Calabrian chili heat layered over rich pepperoni taste for a spicy, differentiated flavor profile that feels current and craveable.
  • Bright, fruity heat from Italian-grown Calabrian chilis gives guests a more distinctive spicy pepperoni experience.
  • Tongue-tingling flavor with approachable intensity from chilis with a Scoville level between a jalapeño and habanero.
  • Trending flavor appeal for LTOs and signature pizzas, with Calabrian chili toppings growing on pizza menus and in social media pizza chatter.
  • Ready-to-use sliced format makes it easy to add Calabrian chili flavor without mixing sauces, portioning chili oils or adding extra prep.
  • 16 slices-per-ounce target helps support consistent portioning, coverage and food cost visibility.
  • Lay-flat performance resists cupping, charring and grease-out for a consistent finished pizza.
  • Highly versatile across pizza, grinders, flatbreads, pastas, calzones, stromboli and spicy limited-time builds.
  • Backed by HORMEL® THE PERFORMANCE PEPPERONI® Brand to deliver the consistency, handling and quality operators count on.
  • HORMEL® THE PERFORMANCE PEPPERONI® HOT CALABRIAN CHILI PEPPERONI
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FAQs

Q: What is Hot Calabrian Chili Pepperoni?

A: HORMEL® THE PERFORMANCE PEPPERONI® Hot Calabrian Chili Pepperoni is a ready-to-use sliced foodservice pepperoni made with real Calabrian chili peppers grown in southern Italy. It delivers bright, fruity heat layered over rich pepperoni flavor.

Q: Why should operators add Calabrian chili pepperoni to the menu?

A: Calabrian chili gives operators a way to add trending heat to pizzas, grinders, pastas and LTOs without adding sauces, oils or extra prep. Calabrian chili toppings have seen a 73% increase on menus of pizza-serving restaurants since 2022¹ and +25% growth in social media pizza chatter in the past two years².

Q: How spicy is Calabrian chili pepperoni?

A: Calabrian chilis have a Scoville level of 25,000 to 40,000, placing them between a jalapeño and a habanero. That gives you a pepperoni with tongue-tingling heat and a bright, fruity taste for guests who want something hotter than classic pepperoni.

Q: What menu applications work best for Calabrian chili pepperoni?

A: It works well on pizza, grinders, flatbreads, calzones, stromboli, pasta dishes and spicy limited-time offers.

Q: How does sliced Calabrian chili pepperoni help simplify prep?

A: The ready-to-use sliced format makes it easy to add Calabrian chili flavor without mixing sauces, portioning chili oil or adding extra prep steps.

1 Datassential, 2025. 2 Tastewise, 2025.

Preparation Method

STEP 1: Keep refrigerated at 28°F–40°F until ready to use.
STEP 2: Open package and portion as needed for your application.
STEP 3: Apply evenly to pizza, calzones, stromboli or other menu builds.
STEP 4: Bake according to your standard recipe or oven settings.

Suggested Use

Great as a pizza topping or as an ingredient. Also great for pasta dishes.

Nutrition Information

Ingredients

Ingredients: Pork, Beef, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of Water, Spices, Dried Calabrian Pepper, Dextrose, Flavoring, Oleoresin of Paprika, Smoke Flavor, Paprika, Sodium Ascorbate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Garlic Powder, Sodium Nitrite.

Allergen Content

  • No Big 9 Allergens Present

Bioengineering Information

Has not been evaluated for BE content.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size (30g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 500mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein 5g
Vitamin D
Calcium
Iron 0.4mg 0.4%
Potassium 90mg
* Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Storage Information

Storage Temp Storage Method Total Code Days
Minimum: 28°F
Maximum: 40°F
Recommended Temperature: 34f. Minimum Temperature: 28f. Maximum Temperature: 40f. Storage: Keep Refrigerated. 120

Master Case Information

Pallet Pattern Case Dimensions Cubic Feet Net Weight
12 x 9 = 108 15.87"L x 9.88"W x 4.63"H 0.42 10 LB
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