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Wiri Wiri Pepper Flakes
Wiri Wiri Pepper Flakes
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$4.95
Regular price
$5.95
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$4.95
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$3.81/oz
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Wiri Wiri peppers are small berry-looking pepper native to Guyana. Some people relate their appearance to cherry tomatoes or to be more precise they look just like red cherries when ripe. They ripen from green to red and it usually takes 90 days from planting to harvest in ideal conditions.
What is very surprising about these pepper is they are packed with flavor and heat. The Scoville Scale is used to gauge the pungency of peppers. For example, a jalapeno has a Scoville Heat Rating of between 5,000 - 10,000 Scoville Heat Units while a Ghost Pepper has a Scoville Heat Rating of just over 1 million. A Wiri Wiri pepper has a Scoville heat rating between 100,000 - 350,000 SHU. This puts the Wiri Wiri pepper on par as far as the pungency of habanero peppers.
The flavor is very distinct for peppers, it has a very earthy flavor and tastes very similar to tomatoes. In Guyana, they are commonly used in stews, BBQ sauces, hot sauces, soups, & Guyanese Pepperpot. Hot sauces using Wiri Wiri peppers are commonly found throughout the Caribbean and Brazil.
Why buy the flakes over the powder or whole peppers?
- Adds vibrant color to a dish that is more visible as compared to the powder.
- Works great in pizza and pasta meals.
- Cheaper to ship than whole peppers as there is less volume.
- Less likely to get airborne compared to powder which can cause extreme irritation when cooking and shaking out the powder.
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 Wiri Wiri Peppers
How hot are Wiri Wiri Peppers?
What is very surprising about these pepper is they are packed with flavor and heat. The Scoville Scale is used to gauge the pungency of peppers. For example, a jalapeno has a Scoville Heat Rating of between 5,000 - 10,000 Scoville Heat Units while a Ghost Pepper has a Scoville Heat Rating of just over 1 million. A Wiri Wiri pepper has a Scoville heat rating between 100,000 - 350,000 SHU. This puts the Wiri Wiri pepper on par as far as the pungency of habanero peppers.
What does a Wiri Wiri pepper taste like?
The flavor is very distinct for peppers, it has a very earthy flavor and tastes very similar to tomatoes. In Guyana, they are commonly used in stews, BBQ sauces, hot sauces, soups, & Guyanese Pepperpot. Hot sauces using Wiri Wiri peppers are commonly found throughout the Caribbean and Brazil.
What do Wiri Wiri peppers look like?
Wiri Wiri peppers typically measure about a half inch. They are round or slightly ovate, often resembling small berries or cherries, which is why they're sometimes called "Hot Cherry" or "Bird Cherry" peppers.
Want to learn more about Wiri Wiri Peppers?
Check out our comprehensive guide, All You Need to Know About Wiri Wiri Peppers on our blog.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 22 reviews.
This is the second or third time I have purchased Wiri Wiri pepper flakes from Sonoran Spice Company. Wiri Wiri pepper flakes are a great way to add some heat and flavor to meals. I add them to soups, eggs, pasta dishes, salad and most other savory food items I eat. I really like them on salads. I have even added a sprinkle of pepper flakes in with the ground coffee in my coffee maker. It'll wake you up in the morning. The quality and freshness Sonoran Spice Company pepper flakes really stand out, making them a great choice for anyone who wants to add some heat to their cooking.
Wiri wiri pepper flakes has resulted in becoming the one of the best flavors I’ve ever had in my entire life. And that’s why I hope it stays on the menu permanently.
Great heat and flavor!!
I really like the flavor. And I hope it stays on the menu permanently, because it feels like it’s one of the best flavors from the entire spice industry.
I’m glad I found this, because it’s one of the best flavors from the entire spice industry. And I hope it stays on the menu permanently. And it goes great on just about any kind of entree.
Last year I discovered Sonoran Spice and their wiri wiri products. The best thing available if you can’t get fresh picked peppers. As a Guyanese person I highly recommend this shop and the wiri wiri products.
I love the pepper flakes from Sonoran Spice Company. Wiri Wiri, Scotch Bonnet, Habanero, Chili Pequin are some of the pepper flakes I have tried. I had others, but I can't remember their names. All of them have been great though. Dried pepper flakes generally have the same level of heat as the ones just off the vine, but the burn doesn't last as long. If you like hot peppers, give them a try. Sonoran Spice Company will take care of you.
Great
Wonderful taste, great product! Unlike most other chilis, it is spicy, yet remains in the background of the dish, not dominating it. 10/10 would recommend!
Love Sonoran Spice company. Always so fresh and delicious. The Wiri wiri flakes are so good. Exactly as described
These wiri wiri pepper flakes are sensational! I love that I can control the heat by the amount of flakes that I use and the flavor is outstanding! These are some of the dishes that I’ve made that have these pepper flakes. These pepper flakes have become my secret ingredient, and everyone wants to know what it is. I’m so thankful these pepper flakes are available because you just can’t find fresh wiri wiri peppers in most grocery stores. I’ve only found them frozen in a Caribbean Supermarket.
I do not use the peppers in cooking. Upon reading articles to keep squirrels away from birdfeeders it was said that hot peppers will do the job. So I purchased hot peppers from Sonoran and has purchased the second time because you mix it in with the birdseed and the squirrel stay away. Fabulous hack works.
This is the version to get if you don’t want to sneeze for minutes after opening the container. You get the flavor without the startling reaction. I enjoyed it so much that I bought a large quantity for my cousin who is a chef.
I've ordered the Wiri Wiri pepper flakes three times. Consistently fresh, and they add that special Wiri Wiri flavor.
Great customer service, fast delivery, and great product. I will strongly recommend this website. Mr. Coronado
Added to some sweet and spicy venison sausage. Nice spice.
The Wiri Wiri is everything I’m looking for in a spice. It’s flavorful and the heat is easily applied with the pepper flakes.
Great Wiri Wiri flavor. We add it to curries, marinades and dust it on snacks. It’s a difficult pepper to get ahold of. Thanks for keeping it in stock.
Favor reminds me of my childhood. Thank you
These really smell amazing.
Order arrived early. Great quality and flavor. When I run out of Wiri Wiri flakes in the future, I’ll order again.