Scoville Heat Unit: 15,000-35,000 Crushed red peppers are a blend of dried hot & medium hot red chili peppers, crushed into flakes. Usually added to the dishes as a substitute for whole chilies, in pickling spice mix or other spice blends to add heat and texture. Also used as a condiment to sprinkle onpizza, omelets, or added to salads, sauces, soups, sausages, etc.