Another good idea is to cut the fresh habs into small pieces, about the diameter of typical pencil, and then dry them. You'll get "pieces," rather than "flakes" or "powder," but it doesn't fly all over the place when you open it. Also other advantages like nice large chunks for your recipes, and they're small enough you can dry them (usually) without any help from a dehydrator or oven. - mary >>What is the difference in Habanero flakes and powder other than texture? >How do >you get flakes? > >Best Way to get flakes! > >Make-em: > -- FireGirl (Everybody needs a hero) Absolutely Everything About Hot Chiles http://firegirl.com