Ground Chipotle Pepper

Ground chipotle pepper is made from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are smoked over wood fires, which gives them their characteristic smoky flavor and aroma. They are then ground into a powder or flakes for use in cooking.

Ground chipotle pepper is used to add a smoky, spicy flavor to foods. Manufacturers add it to seasoning mixes, rubs, marinades, sauces, and dips. It is often found in products like salsa, chili, barbecue sauces, and snack foods.

Ground chipotle 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 and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific health claims are made for ground chipotle pepper at typical dietary levels.