Ingredient

Crushed Red Chili

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use crushed red chili primarily as a spice to add heat and flavor …

What it is

Crushed red chili is made from dried, ground red chili peppers. The specific type of chili pepper can vary, influencing the final flavor and heat level. It is used to add spice and flavor to foods.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use crushed red chili primarily as a spice to add heat and flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in savory products like pickles, olives, relishes, chips, pretzels, snacks, and frozen appetizers.

Health notes

Crushed red chili is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, is being studied for various potential health effects, but evidence is mixed and more research is needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

Products containing Crushed Red Chili

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INDIAN LIFE Masala Peas Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 3.6Protein 50Fat 14.3Carbs Soofer Co. Inc. Grilled Ground Beef Kabob, Spicy Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 196kcal 15.7Protein 11.8Fat 7.8Carbs Mama's Smokin, LLC Restaurant Style Hot Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 36kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 7.1Carbs Sunrise Natural Foods Spicy Mango Wholesome Snacks 536kcal 0Protein 0Fat 136Carbs Indianlife Food Corporation Indianlife, Hot Masala Peas Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 3.6Protein 50Fat 14.3Carbs Granite Bay Farms Specialty Foods LLC Granite Bay Farms, Spicy Pickled Green Beans Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 50kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 10Carbs J&K Distributors Pico Chamoy Beef Jerky, Pico Chamoy Beef Other Snacks 286kcal 35.7Protein 3.6Fat 28.6Carbs Sunrise Natural Foods Mango Con Chili, Mango Candy 536kcal 0Protein 50Fat 136Carbs Pacific Specialty Foods, LLC Lili Beans Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Pickled Green Beans, Pickled The Napoleon Co. Pickled Green Beans, Pickled Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 43kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.3Carbs House of Spices Red Crushed Chili, Red Herbs & Spices 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Gochujang Chicken Meal, Gochujang Chicken Other Deli 146kcal 6.6Protein 1.8Fat 25.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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