Ancho Chile Paste

Ancho chile paste is made from dried poblano peppers, which are a mild to medium-hot chili pepper native to Mexico. The peppers are dried and then rehydrated and pureed, often with other ingredients like garlic, spices, and vinegar, to create a thick paste.

Ancho chile paste is used to add a deep, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor to a variety of dishes. It's commonly found in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, adding complexity to marinades, sauces, stews, and rubs.

Ancho chile paste is a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe for consumption. It is not subject to specific FDA regulations as a food additive. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chiles their heat, has been studied for various health effects, but these are typically associated with high consumption of chili peppers, not the levels found in paste used as a flavoring agent in packaged foods.