Podravka Ajvar Ljuti (Hot Red Pepper Relish)

Hot roasted-pepper relish · Podravka · Spreads & condiments

6/10worth it

Why it's worth it

Ajvar is the Balkan roasted-pepper relish served with grilled meat, and in blind tastings Podravka's jar is the reference brand. Note for Czech shoppers: Podravka ajvar does turn up in Czech stores, so this is more about grabbing the benchmark version than a can't-get-it-home find.

Taste

Thick roasted red-pepper and eggplant relish, hot version; smoky, savoury and sweet with a chilli kick

Score breakdown

Can't get it at home2/4

Review evidence2/3

Local icon status1/2

Everyday availability1/1

Nutrition

Nutri-Score CAverage nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value325 kJ · 78 kcal

Fats4 gincluding saturated fatty acids0.3 g

Carbohydrates8 gincluding sugars8 g

Protein1.5 g

Salt1.5 g

Alcohol0 % vol

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Konzum

Lidl

Kaufland

Plodine

Tommy€EAN 3850104050565

If you know Czech shelves

Podravka ajvar is itself sold in some CZ stores; the Croatian jar is the reference version

Sources

“Podravka was the clear winner in jarred ajvar, with reviewers liking the texture and hot spice level”
www.comeforthewine.com (blog)
“a premium creamy spread that is 100% natural and homemade from hand-picked vegetables”
parrotcoffee.com (retailer)

Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.