Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Capsicum annuum, are also called organic red pepper flakes, organic crushed red pepper, or organic chili flakes. Our Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes are valued for their heat more than for their flavor, adding a sharp bite to dishes from around the world.

These flakes come from several types of chile peppers that fall into the desired heat range. Once the peppers are picked, the whole pepper is dried and pulverized, which includes the outer skins, veins, and seeds.

Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes are popular with seasoning companies, pickling, fermenting, condiments, cheese, and keto, paleo, and vegan manufacturers, food trucks, healthy, vegan, and Mediterranean restaurants, and spice and olive oil shops.

Flavor Profile

Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes taste hot with a sharp, biting flavor.

Heat Level

Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes are hot, measuring 30,000 – 40,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units).

How To Use

Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes provide a nice liveliness to a variety of cuisines. They are excellent in chilis and chowders like this Crab and Corn Chowder. Add heat to creamy dishes by stirring it into this Spicy Coconut Shrimp. Fire up some Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with a sprinkling of Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes. Or put this in the marinade to boost the spiciness of Sichuan Cornish Hens. 

Red pepper flakes pair well with most spices, lemon juice, lime juice and coconut milk. Because they're typically a member of the nightshade family, they work well in combination with potatoes and tomatoes. Use Organic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to add zest to chili, chowders, pickling, salads, homemade sausage, sandwiches, soups, spaghetti sauce, stir-fries, or vegetable recipes.