Bird's Eye Chili Flakes | Up to 100,000 SHU

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Bird's eye chili pepper flakes are commonly used in Thai and Vietnamese Asian dishes such as salads, soups, and stir fry. They are also commonly eaten raw and have a sweet tropical flavor. These chili flakes are rated between 50,000-100,000 Scoville Heat Units which is below our habanero but many times hotter than our jalapeño on the Scoville Scale.

We sell our bird's eye peppers at a great price and it ships in a high-quality sealed spice jar with a sifter flip cap except for the larger 1 kg size that comes in a stand-up pouch.

Also available as whole dried peppers and powder as part of our Bird's Eye Chili range.

Why buy from us?

Premium quality non-smoked bird's eye chili flakes.
Lightning-fast shipping time, we will ship your order in under 2 business days. Most orders ship the same day or the very next business day.
Gluten-Free, 100% pure, no additives.

Suggested Uses:
We especially like bird's eye pepper flakes added to fresh salsa, soups, homemade chili, stir fry, and using it to make a fiery chili oil that can be added to any dish.

Disclaimer:
Our flakes are sold by weight as they are a commodity. Since they are pure we do not add fillers so how it looks in the bottle may be different than what is shown in the pictures as the density changes with each crop. FDA-approved plastic bottles are only manufactured to specific sizes (i.e. 8 fl oz, 16 fl oz, 32 fl oz) so changing the bottle size for each crop is not possible to always make it look entirely full for every crop.

Looking for a larger amount?
We offer wholesale discounts on purchases over $500. You can learn about wholesale on our Wholesale Page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bird's Eye Pepper

How hot are Bird's Eye peppers?

Bird's eye peppers range from 50,000 to 100,000 on the Scoville Heat Unit scale. They are significantly hotter than jalapeños but less intense than habaneros. These peppers bring both heat and a subtle fruity flavor to dishes.

What recipes are bird's eye peppers typically used in?

Bird's eye peppers are a staple in Southeast Asian cuisines: In Thai cuisine, they're vital for Tom Yum Soup and Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad). Vietnamese dishes like Pho might offer them as a side for heat. Indonesian Sambal, a fiery chili paste, often features these peppers. They also enhance the flavor in Thai Pad Kra Pao (Basil Stir-Fry) and Indonesian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice).

What do Bird's Eye peppers look like?

Bird's eye peppers are small, typically measuring around 1 to 2 inches in length. They have a slender, conical shape with a pointed tip. The peppers usually grow upright in clusters, which gives them their name, as they resemble the shape of a bird's eye. They start off green and then ripen to bright red, yellow, or orange. Their skin is smooth and shiny, with thin walls.

How did Bird's Eye peppers get it's name?

Bird's Eye peppers are named for their small, pointed shape resembling an eye. They grow in clusters pointing upwards, furthering the eye-like appearance. The name also reflects how birds, unaffected by capsaicin, eat and spread the seeds. Thus, the peppers' form and ecological interaction with birds contribute to their name.

Additional Info
Want to learn more about Bird's Eye Peppers? Be sure to check out
The Ultimate Guide to Bird's Eye Peppers on our new blog.