Chipotle Chili Powder

Chipotle chili powder is made from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are smoked over wood fires, which gives them a distinct smoky flavor and aroma before they are ground into a powder. It is a popular spice used to add heat and a smoky taste to foods.

Manufacturers use chipotle chili powder as a spice to add a smoky, medium-hot flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in seasoning mixes, sauces like barbecue sauce and salsa, marinades, rubs, and dips.

Chipotle chili powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a spice. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chilies their heat, is being studied for potential health effects, but no definitive health claims are established for typical dietary intake of chipotle chili powder. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific evaluations for chipotle chili powder as a distinct ingredient are widely published.