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INGREDIENTSCRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKESSpice

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Spice · Italian · American · Global

Heat defines these dried flakes, registering prominently on the palate. The aroma presents a balanced blend of spicy chili and earthy beet notes. Texture remains brittle and consistent, providing a sharp contrast to the negligible levels of sweetness, sourness, and umami found within the composition.

Studio macro photograph of crushed red pepper flakes

Photo: Muffet · CC BY 2.0

01At a glance

RoleSpice

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

ItalianAmerican

Key compounds

CapsaicinBeta-CaroteneDihydrocapsaicin

02Pairs well with· 8

Shared·Vegetable

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Canned Tomatoes

Complementary·Vegetable

Complementary·Acid

Parmesan Cheese

Shared·Protein

Complementary·Vegetable

Complementary·Protein

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.3

Salty

0.1

Sour

0.3

Bitter

0.3

Umami

0.3

Fat

1.0

Heat

8.0

Aroma· 0–10

Spice7.4

chili

Fruity5.2

strawberry

Floral5.2

violet

Earthy5.2

beet

Smoky5.2

wood smoke

Sweet5.2

vanilla

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness1.0

Softness2.0

Density4.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness5.5

Chewiness1.5

aromaticconcentrated

04Aroma compounds· 7

Capsaicin Beta-Carotene Dihydrocapsaicin Furaneol β-Ionone Vanillin Phenols

05Techniques that suit it

Bloom In Fat Dry Toast Infuse Toast And Grind Raw Finish

06Common forms / preps

01

Standard

Coarse dried chili fragments · finishing pizzas, pasta, and spicy oil drizzles.

02

Toasted

Dry-pan sautéed until fragrant · deepening the complexity of aglio e olio sauces.

03

Infused Oil

Steeped in warm neutral oil · creating a shelf-stable chili oil for dipping or sauté bases.

04

Ground

Pulverized into a fine powder · uniform spice distribution for dry rubs and seasoning blends.

05

Blistered

Flash-fried in high-heat oil · unlocking bold smoke notes for Sichuan-inspired stir-fry aromatics.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

garlic0.55oil0.45salt0.45 msg0.44 birds_eye_chili0.44 coriander0.43 ginger0.42 sichuan_peppercorn0.41

Cuisine affinity

Southeast Asian 0.62East Asian 0.61Eastern European 0.61South Asian 0.58Mediterranean 0.48

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Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Spice · Use as purchased