Ground Chipotle Chili Pepper

Ground chipotle chili pepper is made from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are smoked over smoldering wood, typically mesquite, which gives them their characteristic smoky flavor and aroma. The dried peppers are then ground into a powder or flakes.

Manufacturers use ground chipotle chili pepper to add a smoky, spicy flavor to foods. It is commonly found in spice blends, marinades, sauces, rubs, and snack foods. It is frequently used in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, as well as in barbecue sauces and hot sauces.

Ground chipotle chili pepper is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, which may have some antioxidant properties. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated chili peppers and their extracts. Evidence on the health effects of capsaicin at typical dietary intake levels is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential benefits and others indicating no significant effect.