Ichimi Togarashi (Flakes), 20g Spice Jar - Premium Chillis by ZEST & ZING. Fresher, Convenient, Stackable Spice Jars.

Aleppo dried chilli pepper should never be mixed up with dried chilli fakes. The latter has a lot of heat, where as Aleppo pepper has had the seeds and membrane removed before grinding them up - which gives a more subtle warmth without that mule kick of heat (the heat contained within simply tingles the tongue without that Etta James "Lord I'm on fire" moment).With a slight fruity taste and a subtle smokiness, aleppo pepper will suit simple pasta and Mediterranean fish dishes best. Although they would give a serious pimping to potato grattan.Spice wise, they might be a good intermediate level for children, after an introduction to both sweet and smoked paprika.Lastly, the amount in the jar may not seem like a lot - especially considering the price paid, yet a little is surficien (don't be tempted to be heavy handed). Flavour is meant to be enjoyed, and if too hot, that heat not only effects the other flavours in the dish (by overpowering them), but a burning tongue can't mastercate properly and taste the fullness of the dish. A balance is needed, and aleppo pepper can help address this balance if used responsibly.

Ordered chilli flakes as advertised and got chilli powder. Like the packaging and it all looks good quality but didn't get what i ordered.** Update ** tried the chilli powder and it is wonderful, such Smokey depth of flavour. Today I received a jar of chilli flakes off Zest and Zing. I had not contacted them as original jar was a gift and there was not enough time. They clearly read the review I left and sent out the chilli flakes, what great customer service thanks

These are the proper Aleppo flakes. Make no mistake I have tried others that are stronger in chilli flavour and cheaper but not as good. But Aleppo flakes are not about hot chilli flavour and I can get that from using traditional chilli flakes.These are the flavoursome and best I've tried. (albeit more expensive!)

Bought for my husband. Maybe he has faulty taste buds, but he couldn't tell much difference from ordinary chilli flakes! In which case, they are totally over priced. Having said that, they were half the price on Amazon to their own website. Classy container though,so would look great on your dining table if you were entertaining! Much chance of that in Lockdown 😅

I wasn’t sure what to expect. It is an ingredient that has popped up in a few recipes I wanted to try. It is much milder than I expected, I thought it would be very hot like chilli flakes but it’s not. Pleasant though. Comes with a cute wooden spoon 😊

Amazing! The aroma when you take the lid off is stunning - chilli heat and fruity habanero fumes. It is a small pot but it’s so hot and flavoursome you only need a sprinkle in each dish.

2nd time ordering this product from same company. Not the cheapest I've seen, but it's good quality and has authentic flavour. I would recommend you buy this if you are looking for the real thing.

Fabulous product. Would definitely re purchase. Lovely, cute little jar too! Very easy to see, amongst my vast collection of all types of chilli's and other spices.