Chilies

Native to the region, chilies form an integral part of the diet - over 100 varieties are eaten.  Chili is commonly served in a salsa sauce that you will find at every dinner table.  The main Belizean brand is Marie Sharp, which comes in several spice levels (from 'Mild' to 'Beware'), and is made from a hybrid of Scotch bonnet and Jamaican varieties.