Istambul Pimentine hot sauce

Istambul Pimentine is a unique Arab-style hot sauce produced in Brazil by Alimentos Istambul. Founded in 1953 by Theodoros Daris, the company began as a small family-run artisanal factory and emporium in São Paulo, focusing on traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean products like tahini and sesame-based sweets.

The Pimentine sauce specifically blends the richness of sesame paste (tahini) with red chili peppers, creating a balanced, creamy heat characteristic of the brand's fusion approach. Today, the brand is a market leader in the sesame product segment in Brazil and remains under the ownership of the founding family's company, Theodoros Daris & Cia Ltda.