Chipotle Pepper Powder

Chipotle pepper powder is made from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are smoked over wood fires, which gives them a distinctive smoky flavor and aroma before they are ground into a powder.

Manufacturers use chipotle pepper powder to add a smoky, spicy flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in spice blends, marinades, sauces, dips, snacks like chips and popcorn, and processed meats.

Chipotle pepper 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, but typical dietary intake from foods like chipotle powder is not associated with adverse health outcomes. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated capsaicinoids, and EFSA has also reviewed related compounds. Evidence regarding specific health benefits or risks at typical consumption levels is ongoing.