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Crushed red pepper
Chile flakes · Red pepper flakes · Pizza pepper
50,000Scoville Heat Units
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Botanical data
Heat (SHU)50,000
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About this variety
Crushed red pepper is a dried and crushed blend of various red chilli peppers, most commonly including cayenne and other medium-heat varieties. This ubiquitous condiment has become a staple in pizzerias and Italian-American cuisine, though it's used worldwide to add quick heat and subtle fruity notes to finished dishes.
Flavour profile
sharp heatslightly fruitydried pepperquick burn
Culinary uses
A finishing condiment rather than a cooking ingredient; sprinkled on pizza, pasta, soups, and grilled meats. Popular as a table condiment in Italian restaurants and used in marinades, pickling brines, and oil infusions.
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Heat50,000 SHU
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Best forA finishing condiment rather than a cooking ingredient; sprinkled on pizza
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