Chipotle Pepper Pure

Chipotle pepper puree is made from smoked, dried jalapeño peppers that have been rehydrated and blended into a paste. The smoking process gives chipotle peppers their distinctive smoky flavor and dark color.

Manufacturers use chipotle pepper puree to add a smoky, spicy flavor to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in sauces, marinades, spice blends, and prepared meals, particularly those with a Southwestern or Mexican profile.

Chipotle pepper puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound that gives peppers their heat, has been studied for various health effects, but evidence is mixed and often relates to concentrated extracts rather than typical dietary intake. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). There are no widespread controversies regarding its use in food at typical levels.