CATALOGUE 2015Importers & Distributors of the Finest Mexican
Food & Beverage to the trade
MexImport was launched by entrepreneur Katya Torres de la Rocha. After 12 successful years in the food industry setting up restaurants and online grocery store MexGrocer.co.uk, Katya decided it was time to create a new type of business in order to supply the trade fine Mexican ingredients and beverages.
Katya is supported by a team of individuals who share her passion and vision and aim to provide the best customer service and create long term commercial relationships.
Francisco Yong is the former CEO, EMEA of Gruma, the world’s leading branded tortilla and corn flour producer. Francisco handles major MexImport accounts such as supermarkets, fast food and coffee shop chains.
Eduardo Gomez Resendiz founded the Tequila and Mezcal Fest, the UK’s only festival for agave spirits. Through the event, he has introduced many fine tequilas and mezcal to the UK for the first time. He has worked in the drinks industry in the UK for over 10 years.
Mexican food has been misunderstood in the past. It is about much more than nachos and fajitas. Our cuisine goes back thousands of years when the Aztecs ground corn to make tortillas, fermented the agave plant for tequila and created rich, complex sauces, dips and salsas to accompany dishes.
There is a growing interest in authentic Mexican cuisine and our vision is to bring some of these wonderful products to the European marketplace for food lovers to enjoy.
Food is an important part of Mexican culture and at MexImport we’re committed to sourcing the best fine food.
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Chiles & SalsasEl Yucateco 4
Las Catrinas 5
Laterra 6
Cooking IngredientsAhuacatlan 7
Terana 8
El Yucateco 9
MaizeTortillas Guanajuato 10
Susalia 11
Super FoodsNutriWell 12
True Agave 13
GourmetKanté 14
Endotzi 15
DrinksOcho Reales 16
El Yucateco 17
Tequila & MezcalHerencia de Plata 18
Tradicción Chagoya 19
Mezcales de Leyenda 20
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Chiles & Salsas
Authentic Mexican hot sauces, cooking pastes and marinades
El Yucateco range offers all the ingredients you need to make an authentic Mexican taqueria style meal also known as “street food”. El Yucateco Salsas y Condimentos,
started out more than 30 years ago when the founder of the company, Priamo Jose Gamboa Ojeda, decided to make homemade habanero pepper sauces for local markets. Proving very popular among locals, what started out as a small family business has now grown to be an internationally recognised brand.
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Caribbean Habanero
Salsa Chipotle
Chile Habanero
Green Habanero
Kutbil-Ik
Red Habanero
Salsa Jalapeña
Salsa Mayakut
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Chiles & Salsas
Staple cooking ingredients of Mexican cuisine
Las Catrinas was created to bring you the best staple cooking ingredients from Mexico. All the dried chillies are from Mexico, 100% natural, prime quality, sun dried, metal free and
sanitised at the highest standards (not radiated). Las Catrinas offer traceability with a funky, modern Mexican image.
The dried chillies range includes whole, flakes or powder in all their varieties, chipotle morita, mecco, ancho, de arbol, pasilla, guajillo, jalapeno, cascabel, guajillo, piquin and habanero.
Other products include black
and pinto beans, amaranth flour and piloncillo - brown
sugar cubes
ANCHOARBOL
CASCABELCHIPOTLE MECO
GUAJILLOHABANERO
MORITAMULATOPASILLA
JALAPEÑOPIQUIN
Available dried, whole, crushed and
powdered
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Chiles & Salsas
The authentic flavours of Mexico
With a passion for Mexican cuisine and a great love for our countryside, Laterra Artisan Harvest was created. Laterra, Latin for “the earth”, is a range
of specialty cooking sauces, marinades and dips formulated using ingredients, methods and traditional recipes that represent various regions in Mexico. Each product blends the ingredients from that particular region to create a unique fusion of flavours.
Spicy Chipotle, Tomato
& Peanut Sauce
Guava Marmalade
Savory Mexican Tomatillo
Sauce
Cranberry Marmalade
Savory Mexican
Red Tomato Sauce
Savory Tapenade
Spicy Sweet
Honey Red Chili Sauce
Black Bean Chipotle
Sauce
Spicy Sweet
Chipotle Sauce
Savory Garlic Tomato Sauce
Spicy Sweet
Cranberry Chipotle
Sauce
Spicy Peanut Sauce
Savory Sweet
Tamarind Sauce
Savory Sweet Mango Sauce
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Cooking Ingredients
Enhance the flavour of your food, naturally
Ahuacatlan derives its name from the region of the world’s finest avocados, Michoacán, Mexico. Each avocado is selectively hand picked and then takes a
short journey to the factory to create an outstanding product. Avocado oil offers cooking versatility, great taste and healthier choices.
Avocado OilAvocado Oil
and LimeAvocado Oil and Onion
Avocado Oil and Garlic
Avocado Oil and Chipotle
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Cooking Ingredients
Guacamole Seasoning Mix
Mexican Oregano
Mexican Red Salsa Seasoning Mix
Ground Jalapeño
Pepperoncini
Chile and Lime Salt
Crushed Chile de Arbol
EpazoteGround Chipotle
Coriander Mexican Green Salsa Seasoning Mix
Fajitas Seasoning Mix
Flavourful spices, herbs and seasoning blends.
Terana is one of the biggest brands in the category of spices and seasonings in Mexico. Terana includes more than 70 types of spices, herbs, chillies
and seasonings that include the most essential products and basic kitchen spices, as well as formulations highly valued by international chefs.
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Cooking Ingredients
Achiote Paste Black Chilmole Paste Bistec Condiment Achiote Liquid
Marinades and pastes
El Yucateco’s Annatto paste and marinade are made with high quality annatto seeds, grown in the company’s own fields on the Yucatan Peninsula. Use to marinate chicken, beef and pork or to prepare a succulent “cochinita pibil”, also known as “pork pibil”.
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Maize
Corn tortillas, basis of traditional Mexican cooking
The tortilla, made with variants of white, yellow and blue corn, has been a staple food item in Mexico since pre-Columbian times. The dough is made by soaking maize in limewater; called nixtamalization, it causes the skin of the corn kernels to peel off Then grinding and cooking it, kneading it into a dough called masa, creates a tortilla.
Corn tortillas are the basis of many traditional Mexican dishes, such as tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, flautas, quesadillas, chilaquiles, and tortilla soup. Warmed corn tortillas are also often served as an accompaniment to stews, soups, grilled meats and other dishes, as bread might be served in other cuisines.
We invite you to enjoy the traditional taste of corn tortillas made in the colonial region of Guanajuato, Mexico.
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Tortillas
Gluten Free
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Maize
Oven-baked, gluten free tostadas, nachos and snacks
Tostadas and nachos are tradition in Mexico; just add your favourite toppings and you have a complete meal. All Susalia products are baked and not fried, made with nixtamal corn and gluten free. Delicious and guilt-free.
Tostadas NachosCrackers
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Super Foods
Foods for better living
Nutriwell was established in 2005, specialising in the innovation and production of highly nutritional and natural food products. The amaranth bars contain natural agave syrup, are high in protein and contain an excellent balance of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
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Super Foods
Nature’s natural sweetener
Agave syrup is produced from the blue agave plants that thrive in the volcanic soils of southern Mexico and the highlands of Jalisco. Agaves are large, spikey plants that resemble cactus or yuccas in both form and habitat, but they are actually succulents similar to the familiar aloe vera.
True Agave syrup is a 100% natural sweetener, obtained from the agave plant. Agave syrup is produced through a totally natural process without chemicals. Because of its sweet and natural flavour is also the ideal alternative sweetener for drinks, baking, dressings, cereals and desserts.
Agave Syrup
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Inuline Granulated
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Gourmet
The essence of Mexico
Kante is a high quality, gourmet product range. The richness and variety of Kante’s products is representative of native Mexican ingredients, from the agave fields in Jalisco to the vanilla plantations in Veracruz.
Vanilla Extract With Agave Syrup
Amber Agave Syrup Dark Agave Syrup Pure Vanilla Extract
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Gourmet
Cultivating culinary tradition and delicacies
From its beginnings as a small group of farmers serving its local Mexican community, Endotzi has grown into an ambitious exporter of its high quality, nutritious and tasty gourmet mushroom products.
Now the UK is fortunate to be able to experience the exotic flavours of its huitlacoche (Mexican truffle), fresh mushrooms, pickled mushrooms and mushrooms in olive oil and chipotle,
Chipotle - PickledOyster Mushrooms
HuitlacocheCorn Mushrooms
Jalapeño - PickledOyster Mushrooms
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Drinks
Craft brewed, real ale
Ocho Reales is craft brewed in Monterrey, Mexico. This unique ale is malty with hint of caramel. The Ocho Reales name comes from coin used following Mexico’s independence in 1821 and was a popular international trading coin throughout the 19th century.
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Drinks
Traditional Mexican drinks
In most food markets and taquerias in Mexico you will find large, oversized glass containers of “aguas frescas”. They come in a variety of flavours, the most popular being Agua de Jamaica (made with hibiscus leaves), Agua de Tamarindo and Agua de Horchata. Horchata is a delicious combination of rice, vanilla, cinnamon and spices.
They’re refreshing, delicious and the hibiscus flower has proven health benefits. It’s high in vitamin C and studies have shown that hibiscus flowers reduce blood pressure.
Available in four flavours, El Yucateco Drink Concentrates can be combined with water or with tequila or mezcal for a margarita or cocktail.
Horchata With Coconut Horchata Hibiscus Tamarind
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Tequila & Mezcal
100% blue weber agave tequila
Herencia de Plata Tequila is a 100% agave Tequila produced by Tequilas del Señor, a fourth generation family run business in Jalisco, Mexico. The word ‘Herencia’ is Spanish for ‘heritage’ and Herencia de Plata has an impressive heritage. It was
originally produced in 1997 to commemorate the wedding of Juan Garcia, son of the of the company founder, Manuel Garcia. It has been served by Mexican President, Vicente Fox to Queen Elizabeth II during his visit to the UK in 2002. In September 2014 The Spirits Business in the UK awarded Silver Medal in the Tequila Masters competition.
Reposado Añejo Silver
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Tequila & Mezcal
Authentic mezcal tradition since 1893
There are over 150 species of maguey exclusive to Mexican territory. Of these species more than 30 can be utilized to make mezcal, Oaxaca being the state with the highest concentration and variety of them. In Oaxaca, it is common to mix together crops of corn, squash, beans and maguey, as this
maintains the land in optimum conditioning for planting.
For the elaboration of Tradicion Chagoya mezcals, the maguey known as “Espadín” is exclusively employed. Maguey Espadín takes ten years to mature and is one of the finest and noblest of this species of plant, whose characteristics have led it to become the emblematic maguey of Oaxaca.
DonajiJoven
Los CuerudosAñejo
Los CuerudosJoven
Los CuerudosReposado
DonajiAñejo
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Tequila & Mezcal
Committed to preserving traditional methods
Mezcales de Leyenda is a cooperative formed by young Mexican entrepreneurs in association with small producers from various regions in Mexico. Mezcales de Leyenda respects the authentic methods of each associated producers and their regional traditions.
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Drinks, Tequila & Mezcal
Tequila is Mexico’s most representative drink. Its history is long and rich and is surrounded by stories, myths and legends. Tequila transcends simple definition by reaching into the heart of Mexico, past and present. One cannot fully appreciate Mexico without some understanding of tequila’s place in its history and culture
Super Foods
Super Food Amaranth was domesticated over 6000 years ago by the Aztecs in Mexico. It was considered an important food crop of the Aztecs and today it is called the Superfood of the Aztecs. Amaranth is gluten free and its seeds contain about 30 percent more protein than rice, sorghum, and rye. It is also relatively high in calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and fibre. Experts believe Amaranth’s amino acid profile is as close to perfect as you can get for a protein source.
Maize
Most historians believe maize was domesticated in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico 10,000 BC. The Aztecs cultivated numerous varieties throughout Mesoamerica, and cooked, ground or processed it through nixtamalization. Maize was so important to Aztec society that it played a central part in
their mythology. Just like wheat in Europe or rice in most of East Asia, it was the food without which a meal was not a meal.
Gourmet & Deli
Mexican cuisine was inscribed in 2010 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO due to its complex and rich variety of cooking ingredients and dishes. Chefs around the world are creating gourmet Mexican dishes, paying tribute to their heritage and culture.
Chiles & Salsas
Chilli peppers were domesticated more than 6000 years ago in Mexico, in the region that extends across southern Puebla and northern Oaxaca to south eastern Veracruz, and were one of the first self-pollinating crops cultivated in Mexico.
There are over 140 varieties of chile in Mexico which vary in flavour and heat. The most popular being De Arbol, Pasilla, Jalapeño, Cascabel, Guajillo, Habanero and Poblano.
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AhuacatlanAvocado Oil 250ml 6
Avocado Oil With Chipotle 250ml 6
Avocado Oil With Garlic 250ml 6
Avocado Oil With Lime 250ml 6
Avocado Oil With Onion 250ml 6
El YucatecoAchiote 100g 60
Achiote Black Chilmole 100g 50
Achiote Liquid Ready To Use 300ml 12
Bistec Condiment 100g 60
Concentrate Horchata (Rice Based Concentrate) 700ml 12
Concentrate Horchata Coconut 700ml 12
Concentrate Jamaica (Hisbiscus) 700ml 12
Concentrate Tamarind 700ml 12
Salsa Caribbean 120ml 12
Salsa Chipotle 150ml 12
Salsa Habanera Black 120ml 12
Salsa Habanera Green 120ml 12
Salsa Habanera Kutbil-Ik jar 120ml 24
Salsa Habanera Red 120ml 12
Salsa Jalapeño 150ml 12
Salsa Mayakut Habanera 105ml 24
EndotziCorn Mushrooms - Huitlacoche 220g 12
Oyster Mushrooms in Chipotle Vinegar 155g 12
Oyster Mushrooms in Jalapeno Vinegar 155g 12
GuanajuatoCorn Tortilla Green (Cactus) Nopal 12 pieces 30
Corn Tortilla Mexicana 10 cm. White 20 pieces 40
Corn Tortilla Mexicana 15 cm. White 10 pieces 40
Corn Tortilla Mexicana 15 cm. Yellow For Frying 60 pieces 10
Corn Tortilla Mexicana 15 cm. Maíz Blue 10 pieces 40
Corn Tortilla Mexicana 30 cm Burrito Gluten Free 10 pieces 10
KanteAmber Agave Syrup 360g 12
Dark Agave Syrup 360g 12
Pure Vanilla Extract 250ml 6
Vanilla Extract w Agave Syrup 250ml 6
Las CatrinasAmaranth 50g
Chile Ancho Crushed 500g 20
Chile Ancho Ground 100g 20
Chile Ancho Whole 100g 50
Chile Arbol Crushed 500g 20
Chile Arbol Whole 50g 50
Chile Cascabel Whole 30g 50
Chile Chipotle Meco Whole 50g 50
Chile Chipotle Morita Crushed 500g 20
Chile Chipotle Morita Ground 100g 20
Chile Guajillo Crushed 500g 20
Chile Guajillo Ground 100g 20
Chile Guajillo Whole 80g 50
Chile Habanero Whole 30g 50
Chile Jalapeño Crushed 500g 20
Chile Jalapeño Ground 100g 20
Chile Jalapeño Whole 35g 50
Chile Morita Whole 40g 50
Chile Mulato Crushed 500g 20
Chile Mulato Ground 100g 20
Chile Mulato Whole 100g 50
Chile Pasilla Crushed 500g 20
Chile Pasilla Ground 100g 20
Chile Pasilla Whole 60g 50
Chile Piquin Whole 50g 50
Chilie Arbol Ground 100g 20
Dried Black Beans 500g 10
Piloncillo 1kg 10
Pinto Dried Beans 500g 10
Laterra ArtisanArandano Chipotle - Spicy Sweet Cranberry Chipotle Sauce
285g 6
Chihuahua - Spicy Chipotle Tomato & Peanut Sauce
260g 6
De La Costa - Savoury Sweet Tamarind Sauce 340g 6
Del Tropico - Savoury Sweet Mango Sauce 295g 6
Guerrero - Spicy Peanut Sauce 310g 6
Mermelada De Guayaba - Guava Marmalade 310g 6
Michoacan - Savoury Mexican Tomatillo Sauce 290g 6
Negra Chipotle - Black Bean Chipotle Sauce 260g 6
Pacifico - Savory Garlic Tomato Sauce 310g 6
Sal Mexico - Sea Salt 395g 6
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Laterra ArtisanSinaloa - Savoury Mexican Red Tomato Sauce 285g 6
Veracruzana - Savory Tapenade 310g 6
Zacatecas - Spicy Sweet Chipotle Sauce 310g 6
NutriwellAmaranth Bars Cactus 30g 145
Amaranth Bars Cocoa 30g 145
Amaranth Bars Cranberry 30g 145
SusaliaBaked Corn Chips 200g 8
Baked Crackers w Prebiotic 144g 6
Tostadas Picaditas (Corn Crakers Small Tortillas) 200g 12
TeranaBbq Spice 80g 12
Chile Arbol Crushed 78g 12
Chile Chipotle Ground 110g 12
Chile Habanero Ground 100g 12
Chile Jalapeño Ground 72g 12
Chile Pepperoncini 46g 12
Chile Powder Seasoning 83g 12
Chili Powder Seasoning 83g 12
Dried Coriander/Cilantro 12g 12
Dried Epazote 26g 12
Fajita Spice 100g 12
Green Sauce Spice 21g 12
Green Sauce Spice 21g 12
Ground Oregano 55g 12
Guacamole Spice 21g 12
Guacamole Spice 21g 12
Jalapeno Spice 100g 12
Margarita Spice Mix 21g 12
Margarita Spice Mix 21g 12
Michelada Spice Mix 21g 12
Michelada Spice Mix 21g 12
Pico De Gallo Spice 21g 12
Pico De Gallo Spice 21g 12
Red Sauce Spice 21g 12
Red Sauce Spice 21g 12
Salt Chilli And Lime 90g 12
Whole Oregano 21g 12
True AgaveOrganic Agave Syrup 250ml 6
True Agave Inuline 100gr
True Agave Granulated 250gr
Herencia De PlataHerencia De Plata Anejo 700ml 6
Herencia De Plata Reposado 700ml 6
Herencia De Plata Silver 700ml 6
Mezcales de LeyendaDurango Silver Mezcal 700ml 6
Guerrero Silver Mezcal 700ml 6
Oaxaca Silver Mezcal 700ml 6
Pelotón
Ocho RealesOcho Reales Craft Ale Bottle 355ml 24
Ocho Reales Craft Ale Can 355ml 24
Ocho Reales Porter Bottle 355ml 24
Los CuerudosCuerudos Anejo Mezcal 700ml 12
Cuerudos Reposado Mezcal 700ml 12
Cuerudos Silver Mezcal 700ml 12
DonajiDonaji Joven Mezcal 700ml 6
Donaji Añejo Mezcal 700ml 6
Drinks
Natural & Infused Avocado Oil High quality spices & herbs Oven baked, gluten-free snacks
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Tortillas
Gluten free corn tortillas Amaranth snacks Organic agave sweetener
Range of gourmet cooking ingredients Deli-style mushrooms and truffles Gluten-free, craft ale
100% agave tequila Authentic Mezcal Tradition Committed to preserving traditional methods
Our Brands
Authentic hot sauces, marinades, condiments & drink concentrates
Chillies & staple cooking ingredients Regional cooking sauces, marinades & dips