Chilli Flakes (250g)

Chilli flakes are the crushed dried flakes from the the chilli fruit which belongs to the capsicum family.  They are commonly produced from cayenne peppers, though they can come from other varieties of chilli also.

Chilli is great for the body, and a good all round condiment for those who like it hot.

In the Kitchen:

Sprinkle chilli flakes over meals or use them as an addition to spice up your cooking. Try sprinkling on top of dishes such as bolognaise, curries, soups or  salads.

Interesting Facts About Chilli:

Chilli became popular around the globe due to its pungent flavour matching that of black pepper. As black pepper was very expensive in older times, hence word spread (as did the chillis) and chilli become a popular spice in many countries.

Chilli peppers contain up to seven times more vitamin C than an orange.

Eating chilli is said to offer a range of health benefits including fighting of the common cold, as an aid for digestion, and to relieve symptoms of gout and arthritis and other inflammatory conditions in the body.