Dried Jalapeno Flakes (haa-luh-PAY-nyow), Capsicum annuum, are medium-heat chile flakes that measure 2500-8000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They are also called dried jalapeno, jalapeno flakes, or jalapeno pepper flakes.

Jalapeno Flakes are similar to the more common red pepper flakes but are from the dried jalapeno chiles. Jalapeno Flakes are harder to come by even though Jalapeno peppers are the most common chile pepper used in the U.S.

With a gentle pungency but noticeable heat, most fresh jalapenos are picked when they are still green in color. Some jalapenos are left on the plant until they are fully ripened at the end of the season. When at this mature stage, the peppers turn a deep crimson red and are then typically (but not always) dried and smoked.

Dried Jalapeno Flakes are most popular with our creamery, butcher, and Mexican restaurant customers.

Flavor Profile

Jalapeno Flakes have an earthy-grassy flavor with intense heat.

Heat Level

These chiles are considered medium heat chiles coming in at between 2500 and 8000 SHU.

How to Use

Jalapeno Flakes can be used in chili, cheeses, cornbread, dips, salsa, sauces, spice blends, stews, taco meat, or sprinkled over chicken, eggs, pork chops, and of course, pizza!

Approximately ¾ - 1-1/2 teaspoons are equal to one fresh jalapeno (knowing that sizes of jalapenos can vary greatly)

Dried Jalapeno Flakes can be used in place of red pepper flakes. You should be aware that these are not the same thing. Jalapeno Flakes are milder and considered a medium-heat chile flake at 2500 - 8000 SHU while possessing a bit more flavor. We consider Red Pepper Flakes a hot heat chile flake at 30000 - 35000 SHU and do not possess much flavor.

Dried Jalapeno pairs well with allspice, cardamom, chives, cilantro, coriander, cumin, dill, parsley, and sumac.