This merquén mini Gift Pack contains a 1 ounce bottles of natural pure merquén spice and 1 8.5 ounce bottle of merquen flavored extra virgin olive oil. Merquén is a ground mixture of dried and smoked Chilean pepper seasoned with cumin, coriander seeds and salt.  Produced by Etnia, a Chilean company, and the indigenous Mapuche families of Chile, merquén has become one of the most favored of Latin spices. This paprika-like blend adds heat, intense smoky flavor, saltiness and subtle aroma to everything from soups and braises to table salsas.

• Merquén is a ground mixture of dried and smoked Chilean pepper seasoned with cumin, coriander seeds and salt.

Merquén is a ground mixture of dried and smoked Chilean pepper seasoned with cumin, coriander seeds and salt. Merquén is a natural product and is produced by the indigenous Mapuche families of Chile. It has become one of the most favored of Latin spices. This paprika-like blend adds heat, intense smoky flavor, saltiness and subtle aroma to everything from soups and braises to table salsas. This fabulous seasoning has been embraced by many Chilean and International chefs for use in new and exciting cuisines.