A Maltese chilli chutney snagged the title of best chutney at the European Hot Sauce Awards.

Filfla Chilli Co’s iconic recipe is made with a base of kunserva (a local classic) and sun-dried tomatoes, making it an elevated form of Maltese salsa, with bell peppers, onions and garlic, red chilli peppers, as well as olive oil, carob syrup and lemon juice.

“We are very proud and honoured to announce that FILFLI has won first place in the Chutney division of the European Hot Sauce Awards 2025!” the company wrote on social media celebrating the spicy win.“”FILFLI is the one that started it all, and we are over the moon for its overwhelming success.