The idea for Banhoek Chilli Oil stemmed from a fear of average-tasting chilli oils. When chillies are mixed with olive oil, the taste of the olives gets in the way of the pure chilli flavour. That is why we use high-quality canola oil – it does not get in the way of the chilli taste. On the other hand, made-to-order fresh or dried chillies served in oil never quite cut it consistency-wise and so we infuse the chilli flavour to keep the chilli flavour and hotness consistent.