# Fermented Pepper Flakes Picaflor Live-Culture Raw Fermented Pepper Flakes Nourish the Gut By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-flakes References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/13476-gut-feelings-flourishing-in-new-product-development) & [picaflor.co](https://www.picaflor.co/pepper-flakes) Picaflor Live-Culture Raw Fermented Pepper Flakes set themselves apart as more than just a spicy seasoning for meals. The pepper flakes are [fermented and slowly dehydrated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermentelli-pasta) to preserve enzymes and [beneficial bacteria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-flora-probiotic-line), which ultimately supports the maintenance of good gut health. The Raw Fermented Pepper Flakes from the brand are available in a range of flavors, including 'Srirawcha Flakes' with cayenne, hot Portugal peppers and honey, 'Bulgarian Carrot Flakes' made with Bulgarian carrot peppers, as well as 'Cayenne Pepper Flakes,' 'Criolla Sella Flakes' and 'Jalapeno & Relleno Pepper Flakes.' While there are many meals, snacks and beverages that are now being formulated with [gut-boosting ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-sauces) and additions, these pepper flakes offer a way to bolster the digestive system that's as easy as adding a sprinkling of seasoning to a dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fermented Pepper Flakes:** Opportunity for developing unique and flavorful fermented seasonings with gut health benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovating in the food seasoning industry by incorporating fermented ingredients for gut health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gut-Healthy Chili Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redbloom.md) - [Fermented Jicama Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brine-time.md) - [Snackable Kimchi Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-crisps.md) - [Fermented Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-nuts.md) - [Fermented Grain Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-pasta.md) - [Gut-Friendly Snacking Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-pickles.md) - [Fizzy Fermented Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tepache.md) - [Gut-Friendly Pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-party.md) - [Probiotic-Packed Sauerkraut Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flanagan-farm.md)