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Korean Red Pepper Flakes

Korean red pepper flakes are coarsely ground dried red peppers commonly used in kimchi, marinades, and sauces.

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About Korean Red Pepper Flakes

Korean red pepper flakes are a coarse dried-pepper seasoning made by crushing red chili peppers into visible flakes. They are commonly used in kimchi, marinades, dipping sauces, soups, stews, and seasoned vegetable dishes, where they provide color, pepper flavor, and dispersed pieces.

They are generally red to dark red and dry, with a texture ranging from coarse crumbs to small flakes. Flavor may combine fruity or earthy pepper notes with heat. Seed content and processing strongly influence the result, so the flakes may vary in pungency, color, and texture.

Retail forms may be packaged as loose flakes or a coarse grind. Stirring into liquids, marinades, or pastes disperses the pieces, while simmering softens their dry texture. Further grinding produces a finer ingredient, which should not automatically be treated as the same texture as coarse flakes.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Korean Red Pepper Flakes nutrition & diet

Korean Red Pepper Flakes nutritional value

Reference: Red pepper, Powder

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

Calories
319kcal
Protein
13.3g
Carbs
60.6g
Fat
8.4g

Per 100 g edible portion. Rural Development Administration, Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026). Original reference food and preparation are shown; product recipes and moisture can differ.

Portions & preparation

Treat these as a seasoning portion and verify whether the product is plain, seeded, smoked, salted, or blended. Using them dry or blooming them in oil changes the reference mixture, while a sauce or marinade adds separate ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match to coarsely ground dried red pepper flakes sold as Korean Red Pepper Flakes, including any declared blend ingredients.

Diet considerations

Plain flakes are plant-derived, but commercial products may include salt, sugar, seeds, or other seasonings. When used in kimchi, marinades, or sauces, fish, shellfish, animal ingredients, and cereal-derived components may be added. Compatibility therefore depends on the package and complete recipe rather than the label alone.

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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition DB 10.4 — R0070000005a ↗. 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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