De Arbol Chilli Flakes

The De Arbol Chilli is Mexico's cayenne chilli, hot and flavoursome dried and flaked down to provide ease of use and texture

The whole de arbol pod is used minus the stem so the flakes includes the seeds to add true heat and flavour of this wonderful chilli as you would get if using the whole pod

The Arbol flakes are cut and sieved to provide uniformed flake size of approx 3mm

Using De Arbol flakes will provide a texture blended into the other ingredients

De Arbol is hotter than the standard cayenne out of India which is around 20,000 SHU, Arbol is rated at 70,000 SHU

Cultivated alongside other Mexican chilli so it compliments any low heat chilli you are using for flavour for a hotter backdrop

De Arbol can be used in any cuisine or dish, great to add heat to Lasagne or other pasta dishes

As a guide 1 whole de arbol chilli pod weighs approx 1g, making 1/4 of a flat teaspoon of arbol flakes the same - 1 whole teaspoon of de arbol chilli flakes will be a hot dish

Packed in a Unit that handles Sesame Seeds, Mustard and Celery

Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 324
Energy kJ 1355
Protein 10.6g
Fat 5.8g
of which Saturates 0.8g
Carbohydrate 69.9g
of which Sugars 41.1g
Fibre 28.7g
Sodium 91mg

De Arbol Chilli Flakes - Quick Reference

• What are De Arbol chilli flakes?: Mexican De Arbol chillies, destemmed and cut into approximately 3mm flakes with the seeds included.
• Flavour: Clean, direct chilli flavour with a dry, lively character and a strong heated finish.
• Heat level: Hot, around 70,000 SHU according to the product specification.
• Common uses: Salsas, sauces, chilli oils, marinades, soups, stews and dishes where extra heat is needed without obscuring other Mexican chillies.
• Pairs well with: Tomato, garlic, cumin, oregano, lime, beans, chicken, pork and lower-heat Mexican chillies.
• How to use: Add directly during cooking for heat and texture, or infuse into oil and sauces.
• Texture: The flakes soften into food but retain more presence than powder.
• Comparison: Often described as Mexico’s answer to cayenne, but typically hotter than standard Indian cayenne flakes.
• Quantity advice: Use sparingly at first; the included seeds contribute to the product’s full heat.
• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.