How spicy is Apple & Mint Chilli Oil?

Apple & Mint Chilli Oil is rated 4 out of 5 for heat — serious scotch bonnet heat that builds slowly over 20–30 seconds. The mint creates a brief cooling sensation that actually makes the scotch bonne...

Is Apple & Mint Chilli Oil vegan?

Yes — Apple & Mint Chilli Oil is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. It contains no animal-derived ingredients. It is produced in a kitchen that handles nuts — if you have a nut allergy, check t...

What foods pair well with Apple & Mint Chilli Oil?

Apple & Mint Chilli Oil pairs exceptionally well with roast lamb — the mint is a classic complement to lamb, while the apple and hickory smoke add natural sweetness and depth. It also works over fresh...

How do I store Apple & Mint Chilli Oil?

Apple & Mint Chilli Oil is stored in a cool, dry cupboard — before and after opening. Unlike Funkee Foods' refrigerated hot sauces, the chilli oils are infused and do not require refrigeration. Once o...

Apple & Mint Chilli Oil – Fresh, fiery and utterly unexpected

Surprisingly fruity. Seriously hot. Absolutely addictive.

Heat level
🌶🌶🌶🌶○ 4/5 Hot

Slow-building scotch bonnet heat

Price
£13.00 | 250ml

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Flavour	Secondary notes	The character
Sweet, fruity apple	Fresh mint, citrus brightness	Natural hickory smoke and paprika

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Apple & Mint Chilli Oil is one of Funkee Foods' most talked-about creations. It opens with a sweet, tropical fruitiness from rescued apples, followed almost immediately by a cooling freshness from real mint.

Beneath those two lead flavours, a warm base of natural hickory smoke and paprika adds a subtle depth that explains the oil's distinctive light brown, smoky colour — a background note that makes the fruitiness feel more rounded and substantial. Lemon and lime add a barely-perceptible citrus brightness that lifts the whole thing.

Then comes the heat: a slow-building, deep burn from scotch bonnet peppers that creeps up on you in the best possible way. Simultaneously bright and bold, familiar and completely surprising.

Hot — a serious chilli oil for heat lovers. The scotch bonnet peppers deliver a slow-building heat that doesn't announce itself immediately — it arrives in waves over 20–30 seconds, building steadily before settling into a warm, lasting glow.

The mint creates a fascinating counterpoint: a brief cooling sensation that actually makes the heat feel more intense when it arrives. Start with a small drizzle if new to scotch bonnet heat.

Apple — rescued 'funny-looking' fruit; the hero ingredient delivering natural sweetness and tropical fruitiness
Mint — the signature surprise; a fresh, cooling note found in no other UK chilli oil
Natural hickory smoked powder — adds the subtle smokiness behind the fruit; explains the distinctive light brown colour
Paprika — reinforces the warmth and gives depth alongside the hickory
Scotch bonnet pepper — delivers the slow-building 4/5 heat
Rapeseed oil — a lighter British base that lets apple and mint take centre stage
Brown sugar — a touch of natural sweetness that rounds the fruitiness
Rosemary & Italian herbs — savoury herbal base that grounds the sweetness
Onion & garlic — aromatic depth in the background
Lemon & lime — a subtle citrus brightness beneath the fruit

Fresh red and yellow apples, some sliced, with cloves

Store in a cool, dry cupboard — before and after opening. Funkee Foods chilli oils are left to infuse and do not require refrigeration. Once opened: best used within 1 year for optimal flavour.
Shake the bottle well before use — the visible bits are part of the experience.
Marinade tip: Use 2–3 tablespoons per portion of lamb or chicken. Coat and refrigerate for 2–4 hours before cooking. The apple sugars caramelise beautifully on the grill.

Open kitchen cabinet filled with food and dishes

What makes Apple & Mint Chilli Oil different?

Apple and mint in a chilli oil is not something you will find on supermarket shelves. The natural hickory smoke and paprika base add a depth that makes this oil feel more complex than the fruit-forward opening suggests.

The apples in this chilli oil are rescued produce — perfectly ripe fruit that supermarkets reject purely for their appearance. By using these 'funny-looking' apples, Funkee Foods reduces food waste without compromising on flavour.

Imperfect apples are often the most flavourful: they've grown on their own schedule, without being picked early for appearance's sake.

Customers consistently describe it as: 'Wow! It's different but delicious' and 'Surprisingly fresh.'

Amanda's Top 3 Dishes

Roast lamb

The mint provides a classic pairing with lamb. The apple adds sweetness that balances the richness of the meat.

Fresh salad

Drizzled over a summer salad, it works as both dressing and heat element.

Pasta

Stirred through warm pasta with garlic for a surprisingly vibrant chilli oil pasta.

Perfect pairings for Apple & Mint Chilli Oil

Proteins

Lamb (top pairing)
Chicken, beef, eggs
Tofu, plant proteins
Fish, shellfish

Delicious meals

Roast lamb — classic match
Fresh salads, pasta, pizza
Wraps, rice dishes, tacos
Roasted vegetables, chips

Cuisine delights

West African
Fusion
Mediterranean
British/everyday

Quick recipe: Apple & Mint Chilli Oil Pasta

Cook your favourite pasta until al dente. While hot, toss generously with Apple & Mint Chilli Oil, a handful of baby spinach, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately. The heat from the pasta releases the mint and apple aromatics — simple, vibrant, and ready in 15 minutes.

Spaghetti with greens, orange, and chilli oil

The unexpected use: Apple & Mint Chilli Oil on a sponge cake

A light drizzle of Apple & Mint Chilli Oil over a plain sponge cake — or a vanilla cheesecake — creates a sweet-heat contrast that is genuinely extraordinary. The apple, mint, and hickory smoke are natural dessert flavours; the slow-building scotch bonnet heat transforms a simple cake into something memorable. Try a small amount first.

Slice of cheesecake with golden sauce, mint, and green apple

Dietary information & Allergens

Dietary status	Allergens
✅ Contains cloves
✅ Vegan	No major allergens declared
✅ Vegetarian	Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts — please check bottle label if you have a nut allergy
✅ No artificial colouring or preservatives	Always check the bottle label for the full and current allergen information
✅ No artificial colouring
Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts

Frequently asked questions

Apple & Mint Chilli Oil opens with sweet, tropical fruitiness from rescued apples, followed by a cooling freshness from real mint. Beneath both, natural hickory smoke and paprika add a warm, smoky depth that gives the oil its distinctive light brown colour. Lemon and lime add citrus brightness, then slow-building scotch bonnet heat arrives. Customers describe it as 'surprisingly fresh' and 'different but delicious.'

Made the Funkee way

Apple & Mint Chilli Oil was born from a personal love of apple as both a fruit and an ingredient — and a desire to create something nobody else had thought to make. With over 15 years of professional catering experience and formative years helping in her mother's West African restaurant, Amanda has an instinct for flavour combinations that others might overlook. This chilli oil is proof of that: a pairing that sounds surprising on paper but tastes inevitable in the bowl. It's now one of Funkee Foods' most beloved products, with customers regularly saying they never knew they needed it until they tried it.

Ready to try Apple & Mint Chilli Oil?

If you drizzle chilli oil on everything — or you're about to start — this is the one. One bottle. Endless possibilities. Even pudding.

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Apple & Mint Chilli Oil – Fresh, fiery and utterly unexpected

Heat level
🌶🌶🌶🌶○ 4/5 Hot

Price
£13.00 | 250ml

What makes Apple & Mint Chilli Oil different?