Ingredient

Including Chipotle Pepper

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Chipotle pepper is used to add a smoky, spicy flavor to foods. It is …

What it is

Chipotle pepper is a smoked, dried jalapeño pepper. It has a smoky flavor and medium heat. The peppers are typically smoked over wood fires for several days.

Why it's used

Chipotle pepper is used to add a smoky, spicy flavor to foods. It is often found in sauces, marinades, spice rubs, and snacks like chips and seasoned nuts. It acts as a flavor enhancer.

Health notes

Chipotle pepper is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a natural food, not an additive requiring specific FDA approval. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids, the compounds that give peppers their heat, and found them to be of low toxicity. No specific upper intake limits have been set for chipotle pepper itself.

Allergen info

Chipotle pepper is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Including Chipotle Pepper

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TH Foods, Inc. Crispy Mix, Bold Other Snacks 464kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 67.9Carbs Randolph Packing Company Chipotle And Cheddar Sausage Frozen Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 60% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 272kcal 15.9Protein 19.9Fat 6.0Carbs Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C. Chipotle & Monterey Jack Bratwurst Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 317kcal 17.1Protein 25.6Fat 3.7Carbs Caveman Foods Chicken Jerky Chipotle Honey Other Snacks 286kcal 42.9Protein 7.1Fat 10.7Carbs Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap, Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wawa Incorporated Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap, Spicy Chipotle Chicken Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 204kcal 15.8Protein 7.7Fat 17.9Carbs Burgers' Ozark Country Cured Hams Sweet Apple Chipotle Pork Rib, Sweet Apple Chipotle Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 279kcal 20.7Protein 17.9Fat 9.3Carbs George DeLallo Co., Inc. Roasting & Grilling Veggie Marinade, Smoky Sweet Chipotle Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 800kcal 0Protein 80Fat 13.3Carbs Chipotle Cheddar Beef Sticks, Chipotle Cheddar Coblentz Distributing, Inc. Chipotle Cheddar Beef Sticks, Chipotle Cheddar Other Snacks 321kcal 21.4Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs Frito-Lay Company Southwestern Queso Flavored Whole Grain And Black Bean Snacks Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 495kcal 10.6Protein 21.2Fat 63.6Carbs Frito-Lay Company Southwestern Queso Flavored Whole Grain And Black Bean Snacks,, Southwestern Queso Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 10.7Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs StarKist Co. Lightly Marinated Premium Skinless Bonless Salmon, Mango Chipotle Canned Seafood 108kcal 17.6Protein 2.0Fat 5.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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