Ancho Chili Pepper Base
What is Ancho Chili Pepper Base?
Ancho chili pepper base is made from dried poblano peppers. The peppers are dried and then often ground into a powder or paste. They provide a mild, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor.
Is Ancho Chili Pepper Base vegan?
Ancho Chili Pepper Base is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Ancho Chili Pepper Base a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Ancho Chili Pepper Base used for?
Manufacturers add ancho chili pepper base to provide a rich, smoky flavor and color to foods.
Is Ancho Chili Pepper Base safe?
Ancho chili pepper base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add ancho chili pepper base to provide a rich, smoky flavor and color to foods. It is commonly found in Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, including sauces, marinades, spice rubs, and frozen entrees.
Health notes
Ancho chili pepper base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a natural food product and does not have specific regulatory limits for intake. There is no evidence to suggest adverse health effects from consuming ancho chili pepper base at typical dietary levels. JECFA and EFSA have not specifically evaluated ancho chili pepper base as a distinct additive.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from a vegetable.
Foods that contain Ancho Chili Pepper Base
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Stacked Beef Seasoned Beef, Rice, Salsa And Refried Beans Layered Between Corn Tortillas And Topped With Cheese Burrito, Stacked Beef
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
156kcal
6.5Protein
5.6Fat
20.3Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Stacked Beef Seasoned Beef, Rice, Salsa And Refried Beans Layered Between Corn Tortillas And Topped With Cheese Burrito, Stacked Beef
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
143kcal
7.1Protein
6.1Fat
16.3Carbs
Global Village Fruits, Inc
Jackfruit Bowl, Enchilada
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
130kcal
4.1Protein
4.5Fat
18.6Carbs
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