Ingredient

Chili Flavor

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Chili flavor is used to impart a savory, spicy, and complex taste to a …

What it is

Chili flavor is a blend of spices and other ingredients designed to mimic the taste of chili con carne or other chili dishes. It typically includes chili peppers, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and sometimes other spices like oregano or paprika. The exact composition can vary widely depending on the manufacturer.

Why it's used

Chili flavor is used to impart a savory, spicy, and complex taste to a variety of foods. Manufacturers add it to enhance the flavor profile of products like chili, soups, stews, sauces, marinades, and snack foods. It provides a consistent and robust chili taste without needing to add all the individual spices.

Health notes

Chili flavorings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual spice components used in flavorings. At typical consumption levels found in food, these ingredients are not associated with adverse health effects. While some individuals may experience digestive discomfort from spicy foods, this is generally not considered a health implication of the flavoring itself.

Allergen info

Chili flavor is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Chili Flavor

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SHURFINE Premium Hearty Chili With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 126kcal 4.9Protein 6.5Fat 12.2Carbs Chili Homestyle With Beans, Chili LIDL Chili Homestyle With Beans, Chili Chili & Stew High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 105kcal 6.9Protein 3.2Fat 12.2Carbs Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili BROOKDALE Original Chili With Beans, Original Chili Chili & Stew High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 61kcal 3.5Protein 2.1Fat 7.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Chili With Beans, With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 101kcal 5.3Protein 3.6Fat 12.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Hot Chili With Beans, Hot Chili & Stew High in sodium — 57% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 66kcal 3.8Protein 2.6Fat 7.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Chili With Beans, With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 105kcal 6.9Protein 3.2Fat 12.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Chili With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 105kcal 6.9Protein 3.2Fat 12.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Chili White Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 126kcal 4.9Protein 6.5Fat 12.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Chunky Chili With Beans, Chunky Chili & Stew High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 59kcal 3.1Protein 2.1Fat 7.1Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Mild Beef & Bean Red Chili Burritos, Beef & Bean Red Chili Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 274kcal 8.8Protein 12.4Fat 31.0Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Nacho Cheese & Beef Extra Crunchy Mini Chimis, Nacho Cheese & Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 282kcal 10.6Protein 15.3Fat 27.1Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Chili With Beans, Roasted Tomato Chili & Stew High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 89kcal 5.7Protein 2.8Fat 10.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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