Ingredient

Ancho Chili

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Ancho chili is used to add a mild, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor to …

What it is

Ancho chili is a dried poblano pepper. Poblano peppers are mild, dark green chilies native to Puebla, Mexico. When dried, the poblano turns a dark reddish-brown and develops a smoky, slightly sweet flavor.

Why it's used

Ancho chili is used to add a mild, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor to foods. It is commonly found in Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, including chili, sauces, marinades, rubs, and spice blends. It can also be used in stews and to season meats and vegetables.

Health notes

Ancho chili is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a natural food product and not an additive requiring specific approval. While chilies contain capsaicin, the compound that can cause a burning sensation, the amount in ancho chili is typically mild. JECFA has evaluated chili peppers and their extracts, and EFSA has also assessed capsaicin. At typical dietary intake levels, ancho chili is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Ancho chili is not a major allergen. It is a dried pepper and does not contain gluten.

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TELOLOAPAN GRO. Tecampana Red Mole Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 643kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs Kellogg Company US Kellogg's Licensed Frozen Meals Chorizo Burrito 8oz Cakes - Sweet (Frozen) High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 49% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 68% DV per serving 166kcal 6.3Protein 9.1Fat 15.3Carbs Kellogg Company US Kellogg's Licensed Frozen Meals Chicken Chilaquiles 8oz Cakes - Sweet (Frozen) High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 27% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 52% DV per serving 138kcal 7.5Protein 6.5Fat 13.7Carbs Kellogg Company US Kellogg's Licensed Frozen Meals Southwestern Veggie 8oz Cakes - Sweet (Frozen) High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 26% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 51% DV per serving 129kcal 5.3Protein 6.2Fat 14.3Carbs VIANNEY SANCHEZ BAHENA Red Mole Tecampana Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 643kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs VIANNEY SANCHEZ BAHENA Red Mole Teloloapan Gro. Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 643kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs PEDRO CUEVAS NAVA Green Mole Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 643kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs VIANNEY SANCHEZ BAHENA Red Mole Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 643kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 64.3Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. 3 Bean Chili Dry Soup Mix, 3 Bean Chili Other Soups 314kcal 17.1Protein 2.9Fat 68.6Carbs Kashi International Corporation Chicken Enchilada, Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 110kcal 4.7Protein 3.5Fat 14.9Carbs Kashi International Corporation Mayan Harvest Bake Frozen Dinners & Entrees 120kcal 3.2Protein 3.2Fat 20.5Carbs Chica Bella, Inc. Back Rub Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 200kcal 0Protein 0Fat 40Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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