Ingredient

Dried Ancho Chili Pepper

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Dried ancho chili peppers are used to add a smoky, slightly sweet, and complex …

What it is

The dried ancho chili pepper is the dried form of the poblano pepper. It is a mild to medium-hot chili pepper, originating from Mexico. The peppers are typically sun-dried or mechanically dried.

Why it's used

Dried ancho chili peppers are used to add a smoky, slightly sweet, and complex flavor to foods. They are commonly found in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, including sauces, marinades, rubs, and spice blends.

Health notes

The FDA generally recognizes dried chili peppers as safe (GRAS) when used as a food ingredient. They are a source of vitamins and antioxidants. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated chili peppers and their components. Evidence on the health effects of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential benefits for metabolism and pain relief, while others note potential for gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Dried Ancho Chili Pepper

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Safeway, Inc. Black Bean & Cheese Corn Tortilla Layered With Monterey Jack, Queso Fresco Cheese, Black Beans, Corn And Onions Topped With Enchilada Sauce Bowl, Black Bean & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 129kcal 5.9Protein 5.1Fat 14.1Carbs 5th & Lenora, Inc. Smoky BBQ Rub Sauce Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 333kcal 0Protein 0Fat 66.7Carbs Raley's Mole Poblano Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 88kcal 2.4Protein 4Fat 10.4Carbs Raley's Mole Poblano Enchiladas Quick Kits Other Deli High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 203kcal 7.4Protein 10.8Fat 20.9Carbs Safeway, Inc. Red Chile Chicken Enchilada With Mexican Style Rice Corn Tortilla, White Meat Chicken, Ancho Chile Red Enchilada Sauce, Green Enchilada Sauce, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro With Rice, Red Chile Chicken Enchilada With Mexican Style Rice Other Deli 282kcal 15.3Protein 9.4Fat 32.9Carbs

FreshRealm LLC Southwest Style Chicken Shredded White Meat Chicken On Rice With Fire-Roasted Corn, Beans And Vegetables Topped With A Chipotle Salsa And Blend Of Mexican Cheeses Bowl, Southwest Style Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 58% DV per serving 115kcal 7.7Protein 2.4Fat 14.7Carbs Relish Labs LLC Red Vegetable Enchiladas Onions And Roasted Red Pepper Blend, Oaxaca Cheese, And Black Bean Enchilada Filling Rolled In A Corn Tortilla Topped With Red Sauce And Cilantro, Red Vegetable Enchiladas Other Deli High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 172kcal 7.4Protein 7.4Fat 20.9Carbs Safeway, Inc. Red Chile Chicken Enchilada Corn Tortilla, Ancho Chile Red Enchilada Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Green Enchilada Sauce, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, Red Chile Chicken Enchilada Other Deli High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 186kcal 12.4Protein 8.5Fat 14.7Carbs

Target Stores Mole Rojo Mexican-Inspired Cooking Sauce, Mole Rojo Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 49% DV per serving 102kcal 0.8Protein 5.1Fat 13.6Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Red Chicken Enchiladas, Red Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 68% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 41% DV per serving 178kcal 13.0Protein 8.2Fat 13.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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