Dried red chili flakes are filled with antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress in the body and promote overall good health. Chile flakes also are a great appetite suppressant, so they are good for whom are on a diet or are trying to eat less food.
Traditional chili flakes come from chili or cayenne peppers, but these relatively small, red chilis are the most commonly used in preparing this seasoning. Chili flakes is made by roasting red chilies until crisp and pulsing it. Chili flakes is not usually grinded instead crushed / pulsed in mixer to get those perfect flakes.
Chilies have little aroma but they vary in taste from mild to fiery-hot. Generally, large flat round fleshy varieties are milder than small, thin-skinned pointed types. Capsaicin, which is present in the seeds, veins and skin, gives chilies their kick.
Chili flakes is used many dishes as garnish or even as a condiment /spice. It is used in pasta, soup, pizza, bread, buns etc.
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