Organic Crushed Red Pepper

Organic crushed red pepper is dried and flaked pieces of ripe red chili peppers, grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. The peppers are harvested, dried, and then crushed or flaked to create the final product.

It is primarily used to add heat and a mild, fruity pepper flavor to foods. Manufacturers add it to a wide variety of dishes, including sauces, marinades, spice blends, and prepared meals, especially those with Italian, Mexican, or Asian flavor profiles.

Crushed red pepper is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a spice. It is a source of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat. While generally safe, consuming large amounts may cause digestive upset in some individuals. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific evaluations for crushed red pepper as a distinct ingredient are widely cited.