Datil Pepper Flakes

Datil Pepper Flakes are crushed dried Datil peppers (Capsicum chinense), a chile variety grown around St. Augustine, Florida, and long associated with the local Minorcan community.

🌿 Flavor & Aroma

• Sweet, fruity, citrus-like notes
• Sharp, lingering heat: 100,000-300,000 Scoville units
• Distinct from other chiles in the same heat range due to the fruity backbone

🌶 Where You'll Find It

• Traditional in Minorcan-style cooking from Florida's First Coast
• Used in hot sauces, mustards, and pepper jellies
• Common in seafood boils and gumbos

🧂 How to Use It

• Add to sauces, salsas, marinades, or brines
• Sprinkle directly onto finished dishes for heat and fruitiness
• Start with a small pinch and adjust; heat builds quickly

Packed in a resealable ziplock bag. Sold by weight, per oz.