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INGREDIENTSSICHUAN CHILI FLAKESpice

Sichuan Chili Flake

Spice · Sichuan · Chinese

These flakes deliver a heat level of 7.0, derived primarily from capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin. The aroma profile is dominated by chili notes with secondary hints of roasted popcorn and marzipan. Texture is granular and dry, providing a neutral balance on the sweet, bitter, and umami taste axes.

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01At a glance

RoleSpice

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

SichuanChinese

Key compounds

CapsaicinDihydrocapsaicinBenzaldehyde

02Pairs well with· 8

Sichuan Peppercorns

Complementary·Spice

Toasted Sesame Oil

Bridge·Vegetable

Chinese Black Vinegar

Complementary·Condiment

Complementary·Vegetable

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.5

Salty

0.0

Sour

0.0

Bitter

0.5

Umami

0.0

Fat

0.0

Heat

7.0

Aroma· 0–10

Spice7.4

chili

Roasted5.2

popcorn

Sweet5.2

marzipan

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness1.0

Softness2.0

Density4.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness5.5

Chewiness1.5

aromaticconcentrated

04Aroma compounds· 4

Capsaicin Dihydrocapsaicin Benzaldehyde Pyrazines

05Techniques that suit it

Bloom Toast Infuse Toast And Grind Stir-fry

06Common forms / preps

01

Raw Flake

Standard coarse grind used as a base condiment or finishing sprinkle for cold Sichuan appetizers.

02

Toasted

Lightly pan-roasted until fragrant to deepen the nutty and roasted aroma profiles before incorporation into oil.

03

Infused Oil

Steeped in neutral oil at controlled temperatures to create vibrant red chili oil for wontons and noodle dishes.

04

Fine Ground

Pulverized to a fine powder for use in dry spice rubs or as a seasoning dust for fried snacks.

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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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Sichuan Chili Flake

Spice · Use as purchased