Crushed Caribe Flakes

Bright, Punchy Heat With a Clean, Sun-Ripened Chile Flavor

If you love chile flakes but want something lighter, brighter, and way more flavorful than standard crushed red pepper, Crushed Caribe Flakes are about to become your new best friend. These golden, sun-dried chile flakes bring vibrant heat, fruity undertones, and a clean pepper flavor that wakes up food without overwhelming it.

They’re bold. They’re beautiful. They’re ridiculously versatile.

The Flavor Profile: Bright Heat, Light Fruitiness, and a Clean Finish

Caribe flakes come from a variety of yellow chiles traditionally grown throughout the Caribbean and parts of South and Central America. Expect:

• Medium heat that builds gently

• Bright, sunny chile flavor

• Fruit-forward notes (kind of like a mild habanero without the burn)

• A clean, crisp finish

• Aromatics that open up the second they hit heat

They bring more character than crushed red pepper, more brightness than cayenne, and more versatility than many dried chiles.

Where Caribe Chiles Come From: A Pan-Latin Tradition With Serious Flavor

Rooted in the Caribbean & Tropical Americas

Caribe chiles trace their lineage to Caribbean islands and the northern regions of South America, where Indigenous peoples cultivated brightly colored, fruity peppers for thousands of years.

A Chile With a Passport

As the peppers spread across Latin America, they were prized for:

• Their bright color

• Their sunshine-like flavor

• Their balanced heat

• Their ability to dry beautifully

They became staples in Caribbean cooking, Central American stews, Peruvian sauces, Colombian soups, and more.

A Close Relative of Aji Amarillo

Caribe flakes share flavor DNA with vibrant South American yellow chiles—fruity, aromatic, and complex without extreme heat.

Why Cooks Love Crushed Caribe Flakes

More Flavor Than Standard Red Pepper Flakes

Caribe flakes bring actual chile character, not just generic heat. They’re sweeter, fruitier, and more aromatic.

Perfect Medium Heat

Spicy enough to make dishes exciting, mellow enough for everyday use.

Bright Color and Aroma

Their golden-orange color adds visual appeal, while their fragrance livens up anything they touch.

Cross-Cuisine Versatility

Perfect for Latin dishes, yes—but also Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, American… basically everything.

Great for Both Cooking & Finishing

They bloom beautifully in oil, but also shine sprinkled raw as a finishing touch.

How to Use Crushed Caribe Flakes in Your Kitchen

Everyday Favorites

• Pizza

• Eggs

• Avocado toast

• Pasta dishes

• Roasted veggies

• Stir-fries

• Chili or soups

Latin-Inspired Uses

• Peruvian-style marinades

• Caribbean stews

• Rice & beans

• Aji-inspired sauces

• Grilled shrimp or fish

Grilling & Meat

• Dry rubs for chicken or pork

• Steak finishing sprinkle

• Grilled salmon

• Burgers or turkey burgers

Creative Uses

• Bloom in oil for a quick chile oil

• Mix into compound butter

• Top tacos, tostadas, or enchiladas

• Add heat to salad dressings

• Sprinkle on popcorn

• Blend into dips (hummus, crema, aioli, etc.)

Pro Tip

For maximum flavor, bloom Caribe flakes in a little hot oil before adding to sauces, stews, or marinades—it unlocks their fruity, bright, aromatic core.

Bright Heat With Endless Possibilities

Crushed Caribe Flakes deliver sunny chile flavor, balanced heat, and craveable complexity. Whether you’re sprinkling them over eggs, folding them into marinades, or building a sophisticated sauce, they bring warm, vibrant energy to every dish.