🌶 WHAT ARE HAND-CRUSHED CHILI PEPPER FLAKES?
These flakes start as hand-picked, regeneratively-grown Capsicum annuum pods. We sun-dry them low and slow, then hand-crush with seeds intact for bright, lasting heat and a rustic, stone-milled texture.
🌱 WHY CHOOSE OUR REGENERATIVE, HAND-CRUSHED CHILI FLAKES
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Medium-hot 35 K–45 K SHU: perfect for pizzas, pastas & spice rubs
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Hand-harvested and hand-crushed — no industrial steel grinders
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Regeneratively farmed, non-GMO & pesticide-free
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Low-temp dehydration locks in colour, vitamin C & capsaicin
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Oxygen-barrier bulk bags in ½ lb, 1 lb & 5 lb sizes
🍕 HOW TO USE
Pizza topper: ¼ tsp per slice for classic zing.
Spice rub: 1 Tbsp flakes + salt, garlic & cumin per lb meat.
Infused oil: 2 Tbsp flakes per cup warm olive oil; steep 1 hr.
❓ CHILI FLAKE FAQS — HEAT, STORAGE & QUALITY
How hot are these hand-crushed chili flakes?
Rated 35–45 K Scoville, classic pizza-parlor kick.
Will the heat fade over time?
Sealed cool and dark, hand-crushed flakes keep > 90 % heat for 36 months.
Do hand-crushed flakes taste different from machine-ground?
Yes. Stone-style crushing yields larger, more aromatic pieces and a slightly fruitier heat.
Are your chili flakes smoked or plain?
Plain, low-temperature dried, no smoke, no additives.
Are they non-GMO and pesticide-free?
Absolutely. Every lot is lab-tested and verified pesticide-free.
Which size should I choose?
½ lb = home cook; 1 lb = spicy-food family or café; 5 lb = restaurant or co-op bulk bin.
🔗 PAIR WITH
• Garlic Granules – classic spice-rub partner
• Oregano Leaf – Italian heat balance