Spices and Aromatic Herbs
Organic Chilli Flakes
Organic chilli flakes, obtained by drying organically grown peppers and crushing them to a suitable size; a processed product used in spices, seasonings and various food applications, thanks to its distinctive aroma, colour and level of heat.
General Information
Organic chilli flakes are obtained by harvesting peppers grown under organic production conditions at the right ripeness, drying them and crushing them in a controlled way. The product’s colour, aroma intensity, flake size and level of heat may vary with the pepper variety used and processing characteristics. Colour, moisture, uniformity of the flakes, foreign matter and the product’s characteristic aroma are the main points in quality assessment.
Widely used in Turkish cuisine, chilli flakes can be used directly to add colour, aroma and heat to dishes, and also in spice blends, seasonings and the formulations of different food products.
Uses
Organic chilli flakes can be used in various food and spice applications:
- Meat, poultry and fish products
- Soups, sauces and dishes
- Köfte and traditional dishes
- Meze and salad products
- Bread and bakery products
- Spices and spice blends
- Seasonings and ready food products
- Various product formulations in the food industry
The product’s flake size, level of heat, colour, moisture and other physical characteristics can be assessed according to the intended use and customer specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 11 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 10 | % |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 1.6 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.