Pepper-containing carotenoids are provitamin A (α and β-carotene and β-cryptoxanthine) and xanthophylls, which are oxygen-containing carotenoids. Red pepper is also preferred to give processed food products a bright red color and a sharp aroma.
What is red pepper flake? Red pepper flakes are a popular seasoning made from a mix of peppers from the capsicum annum family. Consisting of dried and crushed peppers, a typical blend includes red chili peppers, Anaheim peppers, jalapeños, yellow chilies, and cayenne peppers.
The majority of red pepper flakes will be a mix of peppers, with cayenne taking up the majority of the share. The makeup will change, depending on the company or manufacturer.
Red pepper flakes are flavorful, colorful, and spicy, usually ranging between 30,000 and 50,000 SHUs. They add a wonderful taste to savory dishes and plenty of heat.
The use of red pepper flakes on pizza goes back to the old country where it is a southern Italian favorite. Red pepper flakes also used on cruciferous vegetables, sausages, homemade hot sauce, kimchi or making chili oil.
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