Organic Florina red peppers, slow-cooked to a smooth, concentrated spread. Rich, velvety, deeply sweet. Produced by the Naoumidis family at their stone-built Pepper Mill in Agios Panteleimon, Amyntaio, Florina — a family operation since 1972, recognised as one of the 10 best food producers in Greece at the HELEXPO food festival and featured on national Greek television (ERT 3, Alpha TV).
The Naoumidis family farms 80 acres of Florina peppers at 610 metres altitude, at the foot of Mount Vorra, between Lakes Vegoritida and Petra. No pesticides. Fertilised only with free-range animal manure. Planted and harvested by hand. The same organic Florina peppers used in their Filetopiperia are reduced here into a dense, smooth spread — all the natural sweetness of the Florina variety, concentrated, silky, and versatile in a way that whole roasted peppers cannot be.
Why Florina Peppers?
The Florina pepper is a PDO-recognized variety grown exclusively in the Florina region of northern Greece. Its thick flesh, natural sweetness, and low water content make it one of the few varieties that reduces beautifully — concentrating flavour rather than turning bitter or watery. The Naoumidis family was instrumental in establishing the Florina pepper's Designation of Origin status.
What makes it different
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100% Organic Florina Peppers — PDO-recognized variety, Naoumidis family farm, 610m altitude
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Slow-cooked to a smooth spread — fully blended, fine texture, no chunks
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Packed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil — EVOO base, not water or brine
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No preservatives or artificial additives — certified organic, clean label
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Versatile — works in smooth sauces and elegant spreads where whole peppers would not
Tasting notes
Aroma: Sweet roasted pepper with warm olive oil undertones
Taste: Concentrated sweet pepper, smooth and rich, with gentle depth from slow cooking
Finish: Clean, lingering sweetness — no heat, no bitterness
How to use it
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Spreads and crostini — spoon onto warm bread or crackers as a clean, elegant appetizer
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Pasta sauces — stir into cream, butter, or EVOO for an instant roasted pepper sauce, no blending needed
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Dips — fold into whipped feta or labneh for a vibrant mezze
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Soups and stews — add a spoonful for depth and sweetness without altering texture
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Grilled proteins — use as a finishing sauce over chicken, lamb, or white fish
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Cheese boards — pairs with aged Graviera, Manouri, and hard cheeses
Producer & origin
The Naoumidis family has worked with the Florina pepper since 1972. Their Piperadiko production unit — stone-built, energy-independent, vertically integrated — opened in 2007 inside the pepper farm itself, with a tasting room, student training areas, seed room, and cellar for temperature-controlled maturation. Recognised as one of the 10 best food products in Greece (HELEXPO), sold in the finest delicatessen stores worldwide, and featured on ERT 3 national television.
Quick specs
- Size: 9.2 oz (260g), glass jar
- Ingredients: Organic Florina red peppers, EVOO, salt
- Certification: Organic
- Origin: Agios Panteleimon, Amyntaio, Florina, northern Greece (610m altitude)
- Producer: Naoumidis family — since 1972; Piperadiko production unit since 2007
- Processing: Slow-cooked, smooth-blended, low temperature
- Preservatives: None
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between Caviar Filet Pepper and Filetopiperia?
Filetopiperia is whole fire-roasted pepper strips in EVOO — texture-forward, smoky, served in pieces. Caviar Filet Pepper is the same organic Florina pepper slow-cooked into a smooth, concentrated spread — finer texture, more concentrated flavour, better suited to sauces and smooth applications.
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Is it spicy?
No. Florina peppers are naturally sweet. This spread has no heat.
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How long does it last after opening?
Refrigerate after opening and consume within 5–7 days. Keep the surface covered with a thin layer of olive oil.
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What does PDO mean for Florina peppers?
PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) means the Florina pepper is legally recognized as originating from the Florina region of northern Greece — the same protection that applies to Kalamata olives and PDO Feta. The Naoumidis family was instrumental in securing this designation.
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What awards has Naoumidis received?
Voted among the 10 best food products in Greece at the HELEXPO festival, featured on ERT 3 and Alpha TV nationally, and described as products sold "on the shelves of the best delicatessen stores" worldwide.
