Flatiron Pepper Co. revolutionizes the chile pepper flake. You’ll taste the difference
Flatiron Pepper Co., a trailblazer in gourmet chile pepper flakes, is poised to redefine how we enjoy this pizza condiment.
Founded in 2016 by Mike Chen and Matt Lenore, co-workers who were tired of using flavorless red pepper flakes, were on a mission to elevate the humble red pepper flake from a sub-par topping to an integral part of the mealtime experience.
“Our goal was to fix pepper flakes and introduce a new standard in flavor and quality,” says Chen. “We are committed to using the finest chiles from around the globe — Europe, North, South and Central America, India and Asia — to craft unique and bold flavors that complement, rather than overwhelm, your meals.
“We want the world to understand that ‘red’ is just a color, not a kind of chile pepper and we want to highlight the unique flavor profiles specific kinds of chile peppers have.”
Flatiron Pepper Co. was born in 2016 from a casual lunchtime conversation and a shared passion for pizza. By sourcing specific varieties of chile peppers that have unique and complementary flavor characteristics, they have created dynamic flavor profiles with varying levels of heat.
Flatiron Pepper Co. prides itself in an unwavering commitment to flavor, rigorously vetting and working directly with farms and processors to ensure every batch meets the highest standards.
Their diverse product lineup features 14 distinct pepper flake products, including Hatch Green Chile, Habanero, Scotch Bonnet, Jalapeno, Arbol, Calabrian, Wiri Wiri, Charapita and Chipotle.
Bootstrapped and unit profitable from day one, with over 3 million bottles sold to date, Flatiron Pepper Co. has seen impressive year-over-year growth through their direct-to-consumer business as well as a thriving community of pizza restaurants and retailers.
You can find their products at pizza joints and retail locations across the country, as well as their website and Amazon.
