Green Chili Pepper Powder

Green chili pepper powder is made from dried, ground green chili peppers, which are unripe versions of chili peppers. The drying and grinding process concentrates their flavor and heat. It is used to add a spicy kick and distinct pepper flavor to foods.

Manufacturers use green chili pepper powder primarily as a spice to add heat and flavor. It is commonly found in savory snacks like chips, crackers, and pretzels, as well as in seasoning blends for various dishes.

Green chili pepper powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, is being studied for various health effects, but research is ongoing and not conclusive for specific health benefits or risks at typical dietary intake levels. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated chili peppers and their extracts, but no specific evaluations for the powder form at a regulatory level are widely cited in the US context.