Chipotle Spice

Chipotle spice is a blend of dried, smoked jalapeño peppers and other spices. The jalapeños are smoked over wood, which gives them a distinct smoky flavor and aroma. The peppers are then dried and ground into a powder, often mixed with other spices like cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Manufacturers use chipotle spice to add a smoky heat and complex flavor to foods. It is commonly found in spice blends, marinades, rubs, and sauces. You'll often see it in products like dips, salsas, popcorn seasonings, and seasoned nuts.

Chipotle spice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. It is made from peppers, which are a natural food ingredient. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience digestive discomfort from spicy foods. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids, the compounds that give peppers their heat, but do not typically set specific limits for spice blends like chipotle.