Ingredient

Ancho Chile Pepper

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Ancho chile pepper is used as a flavoring agent, adding a mild heat and …

What it is

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.

Why it's used

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.

Health notes

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.

Allergen info

Ancho chile pepper is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Ancho Chile Pepper

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ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC Med Ancho Pepper Adobo Seasoning Grilling Glaze & Sauce Starter, Med Ancho Pepper Adobo Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Renfro Foods, Inc. Medium Raspberry Chipotle Salsa, Medium Dips & Salsa 45kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.1Carbs Chex Finer Foods Inc. BBQ Sauce, Original Hickory Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 91kcal 0Protein 0Fat 24.2Carbs

Desert Pepper Trading Co. Authentic Salsa Diablo, Hot Dips & Salsa 32kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.5Carbs Wild Zora Foods, LLC The Original Meat & Veggie Bar, BBQ Flavor Beef With Tomato, Pepper & Kale Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 323kcal 22.6Protein 11.3Fat 32.3Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Chicken, Black Bean & Cilantro Lime Rice Roasted White Meat Chicken With Seasoned Rice, Black Beans, Red Peppers And Roasted Corn, Chicken, Black Bean & Cilantro Lime Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 141kcal 5.9Protein 4.1Fat 20Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Shrimp, Black Bean & Cilantro Lime Rice Shrimp And Seasoned Rice With Black Beans, Red Peppers And Roasted Corn, Shrimp, Black Bean & Cilantro Lime Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 129kcal 5.1Protein 3.2Fat 19.8Carbs Delhaize America, Inc. Medium Salsa De Tres Chiles Mexican Style Three Chile Salsa Featuring A Fiery Blend Of Ancho, Chipotle, And Guajillo Chiles, Complimented With Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Medium Salsa De Tres Chiles Dips & Salsa 47kcal 0Protein 0Fat —Carbs Chex Finer Foods Inc. BBQ Sauce, Smoky Chipotle Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 91kcal 0Protein 0Fat 24.2Carbs

Saucealicious, LLC Gourmet Finishing Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 83kcal 1.7Protein 2.5Fat 15Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. Mexican-Style Street Corn Organic Roasted Corn, Red Onions, Jalapeno Peppers, Cotija Cheese, Quesadilla-Style Cheese, Parmesan Cheese & Cream Sauce On A Flatbread Crust, Mexican-Style Street Corn Other Deli High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 245kcal 11.2Protein 11.9Fat 24.5Carbs

Wallah Creole Season Blend LLC Creole Seasoning Blend, Creole Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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