Chile De Arbol Powder

Chile de árbol powder is made from dried chile de árbol peppers, a variety of chili pepper native to Mexico. The peppers are dried and then ground into a fine powder. It has a smoky, slightly fruity flavor and a moderate to high level of heat.

Manufacturers use chile de árbol powder primarily to add heat and a distinct flavor to foods. It is a common ingredient in hot sauces, spice blends, marinades, and rubs. It can also be found in some savory snacks, soups, and stews.

Chile de árbol powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, is being studied for potential health effects, though research is ongoing and mixed. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific ADI is set for chile de árbol powder itself.