Red chilli flakes (also known as crushed red pepper) are made from coarsely ground dried red chillies, often including seeds, which gives them a spicy, bold kick. They’re widely used as a seasoning and garnish in Italian, Mexican, Indian, and Asian cuisines.

🌶️ Red Chilli Flakes – Overview

• Texture: Coarse, flaky bits (skin + seeds)

• Flavor: Spicy, sharp, slightly smoky

• Color: Bright to dark red with yellow-white seeds

• Heat level: Medium to hot depending on the chilli type used (like cayenne or Guntur)

🔬 Nutritional Value (per 1 tsp – ~1.8g)

• Calories: ~6 kcal

• Carbs: ~1.2 g

• Protein: ~0.2 g

• Fat: ~0.3 g

• Fiber: ~0.6 g

• Vitamin A: Very high (from beta-carotene)

• Vitamin C: Present in fresh chillies, less in flakes

• Capsaicin: Active compound for heat and health benefits

China salt is a term often used for monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is a flavor enhancer commonly used in Asian cuisine, especially in Chinese cooking. It has a reputation for enhancing savory or umami flavors in food.

🧂 China Salt (MSG) – Key Facts

⚖️ Nutritional Profile (per 1g of MSG)

• Calories: 0 kcal

• Sodium: ~500 mg

• Carbohydrates: 0 g

• Fat: 0 g

• Protein: 0 g

• Glutamate: The primary active ingredient in MSG responsible for its flavor-enhancing effect.

🌰 Nutritional Profile of Cinnamon (per 100g)

• Calories: ~247 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~80 g

• Fiber: ~53 g

• Protein: ~4 g

• Fat: ~1.2 g

• Minerals:

  • Manganese (~7.6 mg)

  • Calcium (~1000 mg)

  • Iron (~8 mg)

  • Magnesium

• Vitamins: Vitamin K (small amounts), Vitamin A

• Active Compounds:

  • Cinnamaldehyde (the main active compound responsible for its flavor and health benefits)

  • Coumarin (higher in Cassia cinnamon)

Clove is a highly aromatic spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), native to Indonesia. Used in both culinary and medicinal traditions, clove is known for its strong flavor, warming effect, and powerful medicinal properties.

🌿 Clove – Quick Overview

🔬 Nutritional Profile (per 1 tsp, ground – ~2g)

• Calories: ~6 kcal

• Carbs: ~1.4 g

• Fiber: ~1 g

• Fat: ~0.3 g

• Vitamins: Small amounts of Vitamin C, K, and B6

• Minerals:

  • Manganese (rich source)

  • Calcium, Magnesium, Iron

• Active compound: Eugenol – provides clove’s distinct aroma and medicinal effects

Coriander Powder 🌿 (also known as ground coriander or dhania powder) is made by grinding coriander seeds—the dried fruits of the Coriandrum sativum plant. It has a mild, warm, slightly citrusy flavor and is widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mexican cuisines.

🌱 Nutritional Profile of Coriander Powder (Per 1 tbsp / ~5g):

• Calories: ~15 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~3g

• Fiber: ~2g 🌾

• Protein: ~0.6g

• Fat: ~0.9g

• Vitamins & Minerals:

  • Calcium: ~35 mg 🦴

  • Iron: ~0.9 mg 🩸

  • Magnesium: ~16 mg 💆

  • Potassium: ~60 mg 💓

  • Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B-vitamins in small amounts