Dehydrated Anaheim Peppers

Dehydrated Anaheim peppers are dried Anaheim chili peppers. Anaheim peppers are a mild chili pepper variety, typically 6-10 inches long, with a slightly sweet, smoky flavor. They are commonly grown in New Mexico and California and are dried to preserve them and concentrate their flavor.

Dehydrated Anaheim peppers are used to add a mild, sweet pepper flavor and a hint of heat to foods. They are often rehydrated and used in salsas, sauces, chili, and spice blends. Their mildness makes them versatile for dishes where a strong pepper flavor is not desired.

Anaheim peppers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They contain capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, which may have some health effects. JECFA has evaluated capsaicin and set an acceptable daily intake. Evidence on the health effects of capsaicin at typical dietary intake levels is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential benefits and others indicating possible gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals.