Ancho Chile Pepper

Ancho chile pepper is a dried poblano pepper. It is a mild to medium-hot chili pepper with a smoky, slightly fruity flavor. Ancho peppers are typically dried and then used whole, as flakes, or ground into a powder.

Ancho chile pepper is used as a flavoring agent, adding a mild heat and smoky depth to foods. It is commonly found in spice blends, marinades, sauces, rubs, and chili preparations. It is also used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, as well as in barbecue sauces and spice rubs.

Ancho chile pepper is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamins and antioxidants. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience digestive upset from consuming chili peppers. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various chili pepper derivatives, but specific evaluations for ancho chile pepper are not widely publicized.