Calabrian Chile Flakes
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Calabrian Chile Flakes
Calabrian Chile Flakes, Capsicum annuum, have a Scoville Heat Unit rating of 25,000-40,000 SHU. They are also known as Calabrian hot chili pepper flakes, dried Calabrian hot chili pepper, Calabrian crushed red pepper flakes, or dried Calabrian chili flakes.
These peppers originate from Calabria, which is the southern toe of Italy’s boot shape. Locally, they are called peperone picante Calabrese, the spicy pepper of Calabria. These little peppers have a lot of nicknames; they are also peperoncino, pepperoncino, pepperoncini, or pepperoncini.
Businesses interested in Calabrian Chile Flakes include:
- Italian, pizza, Mexican, Asian or Asian fusion, and bar and grill-style restaurants;
- frozen pizza, meal subscriptions, sauce, jam, and condiment manufacturers;
- catering companies;
- seasoning companies;
- olive oil shops; and
- independent spice shops
Flavor Profile
Calabrian Chile Flakes are woody and warm, with notes of raisin or plum and a touch of smoke.
Heat Level
Calabrian Chile Flakes are hot, measuring 25,000-40,000 SHU.
How To Use
Use Calabrian Chile Flakes anywhere you would use Crushed Red Pepper Flakes. These chiles are excellent with meat, pasta dishes, rice dishes, tomatoes, soups, sauces, and cheeses.
They can be sautéed with vegetables, mixed into salads, served as a garnish for dark chocolate, or paired with onions and garlic and thrown onto pizza. They are common in Italian antipastos and make terrific, spicy bloody Marys.
Calabrian Chile Flakes pair well with garlic, onions, tomato, thyme, oregano, basil, lemon, truffles, mushrooms, and vinegar.
Use them with chicken, pasta, pork, tuna, capers, eggplant, carrots, artichokes, beans, chickpeas, sausage, shrimp, grilled pineapple, and in salsas and marinades.
Also Called | Calabrian hot chili pepper flakes, dried Calabrian hot chili pepper, Calabrian crushed red pepper flakes, or dried Calabrian chili flakes |
Species | Capsicum annuum |
Ingredients | Calabrian chiles |
Flavor Profile | Woody, warm, notes of raisin or plum, a touch of smoke |
Scoville Heat Units | 25,000-40,000 SHU |
Recommended Uses | Chicken, seafood, grilled or roasted vegetables, pizza, sauces, soups, pasta |
Cuisine | Italian, Mediterranean |
How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
Shelf Life | 6-12 months |
Country of Origin | Italy |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0.5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1.0g0%
Dietary Fiber0.5g2%
Total Sugars0.2g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.2g0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium3mg0%
Iron0mg1%
Potassium35mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.