Chipotle Pepper Extract

Chipotle pepper extract is a concentrated liquid flavoring derived from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are typically smoked over wood, then dried, and finally extracted using a solvent to capture their intense smoky and spicy flavor.

Manufacturers use chipotle pepper extract to add a distinct smoky heat and complex pepper flavor to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in savory products like sauces, marinades, snacks, processed meats, and spice blends where a powerful chipotle taste is desired.

Chipotle pepper extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent. Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in peppers, has been studied for various physiological effects, but typical dietary intake from extracts is unlikely to cause adverse health outcomes. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated capsaicinoids, including those found in chipotle, and has not set a numerical limit (ADI not specified).