Organic Red Pepper Flakes

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

These flakes are primarily used to add a moderate level of heat and a distinct pepper flavor to foods. They are commonly found in savory dishes like pizza, pasta sauces, chili, and marinades, as well as in spice blends and rubs.

Red pepper flakes are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They contain capsaicin, the compound responsible for their heat, which has been studied for various potential health effects, though evidence is mixed and not conclusive for specific benefits or harms at typical dietary intake levels. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but specific numeric limits are not typically set for whole food ingredients like red pepper flakes.