Stonemill Crushed Red Pepper (1.5 oz)

Stonemill Crushed Red Pepper in the 1.5 oz (42g) shaker jar is a high-potency, multi-textural spice designed to provide instant capsaicin heat and a vibrant visual accent. Produced as a foundational "heat-on-demand" staple for Aldi, it is engineered through a coarse-grinding process of dried red chili peppers—including both the flesh and the seeds—resulting in a bold, pungent flavor profile that offers a professional-grade "zing" to pizzas, pastas, and stir-fries.

Flavor & Heat Profile

The Stonemill experience is defined by "sharp capsaicin impact and toasted-pepper depth":

• Dual-Action Heat Delivery: Specially engineered to provide an immediate "front-of-palate" kick from the dried pepper flakes and a sustained, lingering warmth from the concentrated oils within the seeds.

• Coarse-Flake Texture: Crafted to maintain a significant particle size, ensuring a rustic "pizzeria-style" mouthfeel and a high-contrast red-and-gold visual pop on finished dishes.

• Volatile Oil Retention: Formulated to release its deepest spicy notes when exposed to heat or fats, making it an elite choice for "blooming" in hot oil at the start of a recipe.

• Scoville Consistency: Meticulously blended to ensure a standardized moderate heat level, preventing unpredictable "spikes" in spice intensity across different batches.

Core Ingredients

The ingredient list focuses on a single, high-purity botanical source:

• 100% Crushed Red Peppers: The sole ingredient, harvested from sun-ripened capsicum varieties and dried to a precise moisture content to ensure a crisp, shelf-stable flake.

• Zero Additives: Processed without artificial colors, preservatives, or anti-caking agents for a clean-label, natural spice experience.

Energy & Nutritional Profile

As a concentrated spice, Stonemill Crushed Red Pepper contributes negligible calories and macronutrients to the finished dish. A standard 1/4 tsp (0.5g) serving typically provides:

Key Characteristics

• "Tabletop Essential" Status: This product is specifically formulated for those who require a reliable "finishing spice" to customize the heat level of individual portions at the table.

• Lipid-Soluble Potency: Its heat is most effectively carried by fats, making it a professional-grade tool for infusing Carlini Pure Olive Oil with a spicy, aromatic kick.

• Metabolic Catalyst: Naturally contains capsaicin, which is often recognized for its role in supporting a healthy metabolism and providing a sodium-free flavor boost.

• Dual-Action Shaker Lid: The 1.5 oz recyclable jar features a flip-top lid with a large-hole sifter and a pour option, designed to accommodate the coarse flakes without clogging.

Usage Tip: The oil-soluble nature of these flakes makes them a surprising "flavor carrier" for simple marinades. If you are preparing Fremont Fish Market Shrimp or chicken, adding a teaspoon of Stonemill Crushed Red Pepper to your oil-and-lemon marinade will allow the heat to penetrate the protein deeply, resulting in a professional-grade, uniform spiciness that surface-dusting alone cannot achieve.