A love of spice, a passion for home cooking, and the frustration of not finding a high-quality chili oil led to countless hours in the kitchen, with one goal in mind—creating the perfect chili oil that could be used on just about everything.

Inspired by the chili oils found in Chinese restaurants but disappointed by options made with canola oil and cayenne peppers, the recipe was reinvented with a base of sunflower oil infused with seven different spices. The result was a nuttier, more complex flavour designed to withstand high-temperature cooking. And that’s when Seven Spice chili oil was born.

At first, small batches were made just for family and friends, but demand quickly grew as more people discovered its bold, versatile flavour. What started as a homemade staple soon became a sought-after favourite, with requests pouring in from all directions.

After refining the process and naturally preserving the product, Seven Spice chili oil made its way to local farmers’ markets. Today, it can be found on the shelves of Calgary Co-op, Safeway, Sobeys, and other local retailers.

Seven Spice belongs on everyone’s shelves and is a product that can be used with virtually every type of food and meal possible. The unique flavor shares the idea of Canadian culture and is inspired from other cultures from around the world.

If you haven’t already guessed, the number 7 inspired the name, as Seven Spice was originally made with seven ingredients. Seven is also the number of completion.