Frequently Asked Questions

  • Shatta is a traditional Arabian chili paste made from fermented peppers, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil.

    It has been part of Middle Eastern kitchens for generations and is known for its deep, smoky, complex flavor.

  • Our Shatta is designed to be shelf stable up to a year, sometimes even more, without requiring refrigeration.

    Avoid direct sunlight, double dipping, dipping foods directly into the jar to maintain freshness.

  • However you like! Shatta is all up to your own interpretation.

    Different people use it in many unique ways. Use it on top of eggs, spread across fresh homemade bread, as a dipping sauce, a finish on steak or as a marinade.

    You're the chef, Shatta is just a tool.

  • We agree!

    Unfortunately, we have no control over the cost of shipping. It's automatically calculated based on your location.

    We at Al Bedouin are determined to give back to our customers as much as possible. As such, we have a 0% mark up on shipping costs.

    Transparency is key to our business core.

  • Shatta at Al Bedouin is specifically crafted to only use 2 ingredients; salt and pepper. Nothing else.

    Olive oil is used on the top to act as a moisture barrier, helping maintain the freshness of the peppers.

    All natural, all organic.

  • The Seedless Jalapeño offers a milder, sweeter flavor specifically designed for those with a lower tolerance.

    Traditional Jalapeño is a perfect balance of heat and sweetness.

    Our Habanero variant sits at the top as our hottest option for those who enjoy that deep intense burn.

  • Yes absolutely! 100% Vegan & gluten free, made to satisfy any dietary restrictions you may have.

  • Excellent question!

    Our recipe uses only fresh peppers (never dried or frozen). The flavour profile of the peppers matches the season they are grown in, it is directly reflected in our product.

    You are tasting what mother nature is offering.

  • Al is the Arabic pronunciation for the word “The”. Where as, Bedouin refers to the ancient tribes of desert nomads that used to roam the Arabian peninsula.

    Both of those words pays homage to our heritage, embracing the traditional methods of pepper preservation.