Crushed Red Pepper is a common ingredient in many recipes. It is a blend of dried, crushed red chili flakes made from a variety of chiles. The flakes are usually a mixture of several different varieties of chilies, which may include cayenne, jalapeno, ancho, and bell peppers.
A dash of these flakes adds flavor and spice to sausage, pizza, pasta sauce, and more. The flavor is intense but not overpowering.
The heat of these flakes comes from a mix of various chilies, which tend to run between 15,000 and 30,000 Scoville Heat Units. This means that the flakes are half as hot as uncut, whole cayenne peppers, but still quite a bit hotter than a jalapeno (which is about 6 to 12 times as hot).
Most popular store-brand brands of Crushed Red Pepper contain a mix of at least three or four different chilies. Each of these chilies has its own color and flavor, and these variations are what make up the flavor of each individual chili pepper flakes.
They can also be found in more concentrated forms, like powders. However, these powders tend to blend into a dish almost completely and do not add any noticeable flavor benefits as compared to crushed red pepper.
In addition to being a spice, Crushed Red Pepper has some health benefits as well. It has been shown to boost metabolism, reduce appetite, decrease pain, and help fight prostate cancer.
It also has been found to lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides, which can help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. In addition, it helps increase the absorption of iron, which is great for boosting immune function.
Adding a pinch of iSpice Crushed Red Pepper is an easy way to bring zest and subtle heat to pizza, eggs, pasta, soups, stews, and other dishes. This delicious blend of red peppers is a good way to get the flavors of your favorite pizza toppings, but it can be used in any recipe where you want to add a little spice.
Crushed Red Pepper is a blend of ancho, bell and cayenne peppers. The flavor is a blend of sweet & spicy with subtle heat.
They are a wonderful addition to any dish and can be sprinkled over a piece of pizza, mixed into soups, casseroles, sauces or even on top of a salad. They add a great texture and pop of flavor that’s sure to please.
The heat of these flakes is also not as intense as the heat of fresh, roasted chilies, which can be found in some prepared foods or if you are making your own chilies. A dash of these flakes is equal to one small roasted chile, and the heat will vary from bite to bite depending on how you combine it.