Description

Guajillo Chile Flakes

Bright, Tangy, and Boldly Complex

Guajillo Pepper Flakes deliver a bright, slightly sweet red‑chile flavor with a medium heat and a clean finish. Made from sun‑dried guajillo chiles, these flakes bring a smooth, versatile warmth that works in everything from chili and stews to taco fillings, marinades, and red sauces.  Fresh‑milled in small batches with no fillers or anti‑caking agents. Just pure guajillo chile — vibrant, aromatic, and ready for real cooking.

This pepper is a culinary chameleon: slightly smoky, gently sweet, and bursting with notes of dried berries, pine, and green tea. It’s the kind of spice that doesn’t just season—it transforms.

🔥 Flavor Profile:
• Heat Level: Medium (2,500–5,000 Scoville units)
• Tasting Notes: Tart berries, pine, tea leaves, subtle smoke
• Texture: Dried Flakes

🍽️ Culinary Uses:
Guajillo chile pepper is a staple in traditional Mexican cooking and a secret weapon in modern fusion dishes:
• Mole Sauces: Essential for building rich, layered mole with depth and brightness.
• Salsas & Enchilada Sauce: Adds tang and color to tomato-based sauces and dips.
• Pozole & Birria: Enhances broths with fruity complexity and gentle heat.
• Meat Rubs & Marinades: Perfect for pork, beef, or chicken—especially when paired with cumin and citrus.