Red chili flakes
Red chili flakes
Red chili flakes are made by drying and crushing fresh red chilies, preserving their natural heat, vibrant color, flavor, and nutrients. They are a convenient, ready-to-use spice that enhances the taste of pizzas, pasta, soups, sauces, curries, stir-fries, snacks, and spice blends. Rich in capsaicin, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, red chili flakes not only add spiciness and color but also support metabolism, digestion, heart health, and immunity. Their long shelf life, concentrated flavor, and versatility make them a staple in both home kitchens and commercial food production.
Description
Red Chili Flakes are made by carefully dehydrating and crushing red chilies to preserve their natural color, pungency, and flavor. They provide a convenient way to add heat and aroma to curries, sauces, soups, snacks, and seasoning blends. Rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and capsaicin, red chili flakes enhance the flavor of dishes while supporting metabolism, immunity, and overall wellness.
History
Red chilies (Capsicum annuum and related species) originated in Central and South America and have been cultivated for thousands of years. They were introduced to Europe, Africa, and Asia in the 16th century, quickly becoming an essential ingredient in global cuisines for their heat, flavor, and color. To preserve their pungency and for convenient use in cooking, drying and crushing techniques were developed, creating red chili flakes. These flakes retain the natural heat, color, flavor, and nutrients of fresh chilies while offering long shelf life and ease of use. Today, red chili flakes are widely used in kitchens, spice blends, and commercial food production worldwide.
Specification
| Product Name | Red chili flakes |
|---|---|
| International Name | Capsicum annuum Dehydrated Flakes |
| HSN Code | 0904 20 00 |
| Packaging | Customized |
| Type | Dehydrated Spice Flakes |
Features & Characteristics
| Color | Red to Deep Red |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | Store in a cool, dry, and airtight container away from sunlight and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Instruction For Use | Add directly to curries, sauces, soups, snacks, and seasoning blends as required |
Ingredients
| Nutrients | Rich in capsaicin, dietary fiber, natural antioxidants, and essential phytonutrients. |
|---|---|
| Minerals | Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus |
| Vitamins | Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate |
| Protein | 12–14 g |
| Fats | 13–15 g |
Uses & Benefits
Uses :
Red chili flakes are a versatile spice used to add heat, color, and flavor to a wide variety of dishes. They can be sprinkled on pizzas, pasta, soups, sauces, curries, stir-fries, snacks, and grilled foods, or incorporated into spice blends, marinades, and pickles. Red chili flakes provide a convenient alternative to fresh chilies, offering consistent spiciness and vibrant color. They also retain essential nutrients, antioxidants, and capsaicin, making them a popular choice in both home kitchens and commercial food production for enhancing taste, heat, and nutritional value.
Turmeric Uses & Benefits :
Red chili flakes offer multiple health benefits alongside their culinary uses. They help boost metabolism, support digestion, and promote heart health due to the presence of capsaicin and other phytonutrients. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, they protect the body from free radical damage and strengthen immunity. Additionally, red chili flakes add natural heat, vibrant color, and flavor to dishes, making them both a nutritious and flavorful ingredient in daily cooking and commercial food production.
