Organic Chipotle Flakes, Capsicum annuum, are hot chile flakes. They are also referred to as organic chipotle pepper flakes, organic smoky chipotle chili flakes, or organic chipotle chile flakes.

Chipotles chiles are made from jalapeno peppers that are fully ripened and smoked. Most jalapenos are picked while green but some are left to ripen to maturity on the vine. They are thick-walled chiles so once they are picked they are often smoked. Smoking preserves them more successfully than simply drying them, since the thicker walls take longer to dry and are more susceptible to microbial incursion. 

Organic Chipotle Flakes are perfect for: 

• sauce, salsa, chile oil, chile paste, dip mix, jerky, and meal kit manufacturers; 
• Mexican, Latin American, BBQ, ramen, and Caribbean restaurants; 
• food trucks; 
• butchers; 
• meat processors; 
• seasoning companies; and 
• independent spice shops

One teaspoon of Organic Chipotle Flakes is roughly the equivalent of one whole Chipotle Morita Chile or one scant teaspoon of Organic Chipotle Morita Chile Powder.

Please visit our chile page to see the complete list of chiles, flakes, and powders we have available. 

Flavor Profile

Organic Chipotle Flakes are fruity and smoky, with notes of berries and chocolate.

How To Use

Use Organic Chipotle Flakes anywhere you would normally used crushed red pepper flakes - on pizza, in salads, soups, stews and anywhere you want some authentic Mexican flavor. Spice up mushrooms with Champinones Al Ajillo Spanish Garlic Mushrooms. This flakes give Oaxacan Guacamole heat and depth. Stir into Caldo Tlalpeno (Chicken and Chipotle Soup), a healthy chicken soup loaded with vegetables. Organic Chipotle Flakes bring robust, peppery contrast to tart Roasted Salsa Verde.

Organic Chipotle Flakes are excellent with grilled or roasted meats, in salsas, sauces, and stews, soups, or pasta, and with cheese, rice, potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

Organic Chipotle Flakes pair well with tomato, garlic, onion, black pepper, fruit, thyme, cilantro, coriander, chocolate, nuts, and lime.