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Silk Chili Flakes

Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.

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The Turkish variety of the Aleppo pepper, our summery, mildly spicy Silk Chili was historically ground using heavy silk ropes, giving them a smooth, slippery texture. They have a warm, tomato-like flavor and a medium heat, similar to Espelette and Korean chilis. Also called marash pepper, these are great in any dish in need of a little excitement, from scrambled eggs to burgers to brownies. Our Silk Chili Flakes are naturally preserved with a little bit of salt and sunflower seed oil to keep them fresh and flavorful. Perfect for cooking or finishing. 

Silk Chili is botanically identical to the Aleppo pepper, which has been cultivated in Syria for centuries. Due to the ongoing violence of the Syrian civil war, true Aleppo chili is unfortunately no longer available for import.

Highlights

Origin:

Kahramanmaras, Turkey

Aliases:

Aleppo pepper, Marash / Maras pepper, pul biber

Process:

Sun-dried and stone-ground

Heat index: Mild
Tasting notes:

Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun

Ingredients

Kosher
non gmo clear
non irradiated clear
no preservatives clear
1% salt
Ingredients:

Silk Chili (Capsicum annuum), sunflower seed oil, salt

Cooking tips

  • Sprinkle over pasta or pizza
  • Add to soups and stews
  • Use in a fresh fruit salad
  • Garnish meat and veggies
"It leans mild, but it’s still so flavorful — a tinge of heat backed by floral and fruity notes. I sprinkle it on eggs, dips, meat, fish, and roasted vegetables."

Chili Comparison Guide

Explore origins, tasting notes and heat levels

Spice Heat level Description Tasting notes
Black Urfa Chili
Mild
Origin:

Urfa, Turkey

Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Origin:

Urfa, Turkey

Tasting Notes:

Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night

Heat Level: Mild

Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night

Silk Chili Flakes
Mild
Origin:

Kahramanmaras, Turkey

Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Origin:

Kahramanmaras, Turkey

Tasting Notes:

Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun

Heat Level: Mild

Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun

Cobanero Chili Flakes
Hot
Origin:

Cobán, Guatemala

A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
Origin:

Cobán, Guatemala

Tasting Notes:

Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire

Heat Level: Hot

Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire

Hot
Origin:

Fire Tongue Farms, California

Classic cayenne powder, plenty hot with a sweet backbone.
Classic cayenne powder, plenty hot with a sweet backbone.
Origin:

Fire Tongue Farms, California

Tasting Notes:

Fresh Peach • Burnt Hay • Flambé

Heat Level: Hot

Fresh Peach • Burnt Hay • Flambé

Medium
Origin:

Jersey City, NJ, USA

The ideal garnish for perfect pizza, smoky, spicy and sweet.
The ideal garnish for perfect pizza, smoky, spicy and sweet.
Origin:

Jersey City, NJ, USA

Tasting Notes:

Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie

Heat Level: Medium

Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie

Smoked Chipotle Chili Flakes
Medium
Origin:

Santa Cruz, California

Vine-ripened and smoked over fruit tree branches, hot and smoky.
Vine-ripened and smoked over fruit tree branches, hot and smoky.
Origin:

Santa Cruz, California

Tasting Notes:

Campfire • Roasted Tomato • Hot & Sweet

Heat Level: Medium

Campfire • Roasted Tomato • Hot & Sweet

Red Jalapeño Chili Flakes
Medium
Origin:

Santa Cruz, California

Vine-ripened chilis, spicy and sweet, intensely fresh.
Vine-ripened chilis, spicy and sweet, intensely fresh.
Origin:

Santa Cruz, California

Tasting Notes:

Summer Tomato • Sugar Cane • High Burn

Heat Level: Medium

Summer Tomato • Sugar Cane • High Burn

Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Flakes
No heat
Origin:

Norwich Meadows Farm, NY, USA

Sweet pepper flakes bursting with a creamy, mild, summery flavor.
Sweet pepper flakes bursting with a creamy, mild, summery flavor.
Origin:

Norwich Meadows Farm, NY, USA

Tasting Notes:

Cherry • Sun-Dried Tomato • Summer Bounty

Heat Level: No heat

Cherry • Sun-Dried Tomato • Summer Bounty

SOURCING

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These chilis undergo a traditional drying and grinding process that results in a chili flake with a very smooth, slippery texture. Historically, the chilis were ground using silk ropes, and although more modern grinding machines are used today, the tradition is commemorated in the name Silk Chili.

Meet the Farmer: Hilmi Bey got into the pepper business 40 years ago when he was working as a cook and couldn't find good peppers. He and his brother bought a few sacks from farmers they knew around their native Maras, carried them 18 hours on a train to Istanbul, and walked the streets of the city shouting that they had peppers to sell. From that original entrepreneurial instinct, Hilmi has built a pepper business that he's now turning over to his son (pictured on the right).

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Heirloom Spices Yes No No
Fair Prices for Farmers Yes No Depends on global commodity price
Time in Storage None. We import spices at harvest Up to 10 years At least 1 year
Flavor Profile Intense & fresh Stale & bland Inconsistent
Knows Farmers Names Yes No Unlikely
Customer Service Fast responses from real people! No There might be a 1-800 number?
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