Crushed Red Peppers

Description

You say, “crushed red peppers.” I say, “red pepper flakes.” They’re one in the same. The major manufacturers all label their versions as “crushed red pepper,” but other than linguistics, there’s no difference.

A staple in every pizza parlor, crushed red pepper is often found alongside garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and other standard pizza seasonings. Derived from the same species of pepper as cayenne, crushed red pepper comes from the dried pods within the pepper. Hot and flavorful, this flaky, red, and orange spice includes the pepper seeds for even more texture and flavor. Use crushed red pepper to spice up soups, marinades, and cheese sauce or sprinkle it on omelets or zesty Italian dressings.

The source of bright red color that the peppers hold comes from carotenoids. Crushed red pepper also has antioxidants that are thought to help fight off heart disease and cancer. In addition, crushed red pepper contains fiber, capsaicin—the source of the heat in pepper chilis—and vitamins A, C, and B6.

Benefits:

Red pepper flakes contain vitamin C, which is important for immune system function. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Anti-inflammatory properties: red pepper flakes contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties.

If you store crushed red peppers properly, you can expect to get about three years. The three-year lifespan is with the assumption that the pepper was properly dried and packaged in the first place. Factors in how long it lasts include moisture and mold.

To maintain freshness, this spice is shipped in glass bottles. That’s because glass jars can preserve the freshness of spices for up to 2 years. Glass is an awesome option for storing spices because it doesn’t react to ingredients, unlike plastics and wood. Glass doesn’t typically conduct heat and you can see what’s inside to keep track of inventory.

This spice is additive and preservative free !!!!

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