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Chilli pepper flakes

Chilli pepper flakes are dried crushed chilli peppers used as a seasoning for heat and pepper flavor.

Chilli pepper flakes — illustrative ingredient image

About Chilli pepper flakes

Chilli pepper flakes are dried chilli peppers broken or crushed into visible pieces rather than ground into a uniform powder. They may include flakes of skin, flesh, and some seeds, producing a coarse, irregular appearance and a texture that remains noticeable in food. Colour ranges from orange-red to deep red, while flavour and heat depend on the pepper used and its drying or smoking treatment.

They are sprinkled over pizza, pasta, vegetables, eggs, noodles, soups, and other savoury dishes, or added during cooking to infuse oil and sauces. The flakes may be mild, fruity, smoky, or sharply hot. Products differ in particle size and in the proportion of seeds and fine powder, so “flakes” does not specify a single pepper variety.

They are generally sold dry in jars, packets, or other spice containers as visible pieces, sometimes with fine powder or seeds mixed through. Added directly to food, the pieces remain perceptible; simmering softens them and distributes their flavour, while infusing oil or sauce transfers flavour and heat into the liquid. Straining changes the final texture.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Local names for chilli pepper flakes

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English

red pepper flakes

English

chilli flakes

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Chilli pepper flakes nutrition & diet

Chilli pepper flakes nutritional value

Reference: Chilli pepper, dried

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
347kcal
Protein
15.0g
Carbs
21.2g
Fat
15.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Confirm the chilli species or blend and whether flakes include seeds and membrane. Match dry flakes used as a seasoning with products containing oil, salt, smoke flavor, or other ingredients; the quantity sprinkled and the finished dish should be recorded separately.

Compare the right form: Match dried crushed chilli flakes by pepper identity, seed and membrane content, particle size, and added ingredients; infused oils or blends need separate references.

Diet considerations

Plain chilli flakes are plant-derived. Commercial blends may include salt, herbs, cereal-based fillers, or flavorings, so compatibility depends on the label and recipe. Their small seasoning portion differs from chilli oil, sauces, or dishes containing added fat, meat, dairy, or cereal ingredients.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 13_006 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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