Chipotle Chili Puree

Chipotle chili puree is made from smoked and dried jalapeño peppers that have been rehydrated and blended into a smooth paste. The smoking process gives chipotle peppers their characteristic smoky flavor. The puree can be made at home or commercially produced.

Chipotle chili puree is primarily used to add a smoky, spicy flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is often found in sauces, marinades, dips, salsas, and spice blends. Manufacturers use it to enhance the taste profile of both savory and some sweet products.

Chipotle chili puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a natural source of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat. While capsaicin has been studied for potential health effects, such as metabolism and pain relief, the evidence is mixed and more research is needed. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific regulatory limits are set for chipotle puree itself.