Crushed chillies are medium in heat. They are produced by crushing small dry red chillies – only the flesh and the seeds are used. Chilli seeds are not actually that spicy. Crushed chillies are made from crushed and flaked, sun dried whole red chillies. In cooking, crushed chillies tend to be used as a replacement for dry whole chillies as they tend to release their flavour more quickly. Crushed chillies are also widely used as a sprinkle on spicy topping especially on Pizzas and casseroles. They not only add heat but also colour and texture making any dish more attractive looking.