Including Chipotle
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Chipotle.
What is Including Chipotle?
Chipotle refers to smoked, dried jalapeño peppers. Jalapeños are a type of chili pepper that are typically green and medium-hot. After harvesting, they are smoked and dried, which gives them a deep, smoky flavor and a reddish-brown color.
Is Including Chipotle vegan?
Including Chipotle is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Including Chipotle gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Including Chipotle a major allergen?
Chipotle is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Including Chipotle used for?
Chipotle is used as a spice to add a smoky, moderately spicy flavor to foods.
Is Including Chipotle safe?
Chipotle is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Chipotle is used as a spice to add a smoky, moderately spicy flavor to foods. It is commonly found in savory dishes, sauces, marinades, and spice blends. Manufacturers use it in snack foods like chips and popcorn, as well as in barbecue sauces and chili.
Health notes
Chipotle 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 potential health benefits, but research is ongoing. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids, and EFSA has also evaluated capsaicin. At typical dietary levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Chipotle is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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