Ingredient

Organic Ancho Chile Powder

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ancho chile powder is used to add a mild, smoky, slightly sweet, and earthy …

What it is

Organic ancho chile powder is made from dried poblano peppers. Poblano peppers are large, mild, dark green chiles that turn a deep reddish-brown when dried, giving ancho chiles their name, which means 'wide' in Spanish. The dried peppers are ground into a coarse or fine powder.

Why it's used

Ancho chile powder is used to add a mild, smoky, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor to foods. It is a key ingredient in chili powders, spice blends, rubs, and marinades. It is also used in sauces, stews, soups, and to season meats, vegetables, and grains.

Health notes

Ancho chile powder is considered a spice and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It contains capsaicin, the compound that gives chiles their heat, which has been studied for various health effects. However, research is ongoing, and no definitive health claims are made by regulatory bodies for typical dietary intake. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but not specifically ancho chile powder.

Allergen info

Ancho chile powder is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Organic Ancho Chile Powder

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Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Organic Chili Powder With Salt, Salt Herbs & Spices —kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Medium Mole Negro Organic Simmer Sauce, Medium Mole Negro Whole Foods Market, Inc. Medium Mole Negro Organic Simmer Sauce, Medium Mole Negro Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 119kcal 1.7Protein 5.1Fat 15.2Carbs Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Organic Chili Powder With Salt, Salt Herbs & Spices 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Medium Red Enchilada Organic Sauce, Medium Red Enchilada Whole Foods Market, Inc. Medium Red Enchilada Organic Sauce, Medium Red Enchilada Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 33kcal 1.7Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc. Organic Chili Powder Herbs & Spices 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat —Carbs Organic Fajita Seasoning Mix, Fajita Raley's Organic Fajita Seasoning Mix, Fajita Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 333kcal 16.7Protein 0Fat 66.7Carbs Classic BBQ Seasoning, Classic BBQ The New Primal, LLC Classic BBQ Seasoning, Classic BBQ Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Glencourt Inc. Organic Fajita Seasoning, Fajita Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 333kcal 16.7Protein 0Fat 66.7Carbs Organic Taco Sauce, Taco Barhyte Specialty Foods, Inc. Organic Taco Sauce, Taco Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Raley's Mild Taco Organic Seasoning Mix, Mild Taco Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 286kcal 14.3Protein 0Fat 57.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix, Spicy Chili Seasoning Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 286kcal 14.3Protein 0Fat 57.1Carbs Classic Chili Seasoning The New Primal, LLC Classic Chili Seasoning Herbs & Spices 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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