We get asked all the time, what is the difference between Whole, Crushes and Powder
Short answer is nothing at all
Some chilli pods are quite tough so difficult to grind and powder at home, texture is another, with some recipes requiring powder to be used, other times the meal is looking for crushes or chopped whole
I use powder in a rush, crushes to form a crust on meat and in rubs, and pods when I am making a curry, con carne, Bolognese
The flavour, aroma and heat are not altered in any way, you will still get 100% chilli gold in any of its form
On each whole dried chilli item we advise its weight, so if looking for basic measurements between the weight of one whole chilli, and powder and crush can be gained