Organic Chipotle Chili Powder

Organic chipotle chili powder is made from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are smoked over wood, which gives them a distinct smoky flavor, and then ground into a powder. The 'organic' designation means the peppers were grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Chipotle chili powder is used to add a smoky, spicy flavor to foods. Manufacturers add it to spice blends, marinades, sauces, rubs, and snacks. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauces, and salad dressings.

Chipotle chili powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, is being studied for potential health effects, but research is ongoing and not conclusive. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated chili and chili extracts. No significant health concerns are associated with consuming chili powder at typical dietary levels.