Green Chili Pepper Puree
What is Green Chili Pepper Puree?
Green chili pepper puree is made from ripe green chili peppers that have been pureed. Chili peppers are fruits of plants from the genus Capsicum, native to the Americas, and are used worldwide for their pungent flavor. The puree is typically made by washing, deseeding, and then blending the peppers into a smooth paste.
Is Green Chili Pepper Puree vegan?
Green Chili Pepper Puree is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Green Chili Pepper Puree gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Green Chili Pepper Puree a major allergen?
Green chili pepper puree is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Green Chili Pepper Puree used for?
Manufacturers add green chili pepper puree to provide a distinct spicy flavor and color to foods.
Is Green Chili Pepper Puree safe?
Green chili pepper puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add green chili pepper puree to provide a distinct spicy flavor and color to foods. It is commonly used in sauces, salsas, marinades, dips, and frozen meals. The puree can add a fresh, vegetal heat that complements other ingredients.
Health notes
Green chili pepper puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamins A and C, and capsaicin, the compound responsible for its heat. Capsaicin has been studied for potential effects on metabolism and pain relief, though evidence is mixed and more research is needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific regulatory limits are typically set for chili pepper puree itself in food.
Allergen info
Green chili pepper puree is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Green Chili Pepper Puree
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0Fat
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32kcal
1.6Protein
0Fat
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