Ingredient

Ancho Chili Powder

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ancho chili powder is used to add a mild, smoky, and slightly fruity chili …

What it is

Ancho chili powder is made from dried poblano peppers. Poblano peppers are mild to medium in heat and have a rich, slightly smoky flavor. The peppers are dried and then ground into a fine powder.

Why it's used

Ancho chili powder is used to add a mild, smoky, and slightly fruity chili flavor to foods. It is often used in spice rubs for meats, in chili and stews, sauces, marinades, and as a seasoning for snacks.

Health notes

Ancho chili powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat. While capsaicin has been studied for various health effects, including metabolism and pain relief, evidence is mixed and more research is needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids, but did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Ancho chili powder is derived from a vegetable and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Ancho Chili Powder

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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