Organic Dehydrated Chipotle Pepper

Chipotle peppers are ripe jalapeños that have been smoked and dehydrated. The process gives them a distinct smoky flavor and a deep red-brown color. They are a variety of the Capsicum annuum plant, native to the Americas.

Chipotle peppers are used to add a smoky, spicy flavor to foods. They are often found in salsas, marinades, spice rubs, and sauces. Their intense flavor makes them a popular ingredient in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Chipotle peppers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. They are a source of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, which has been studied for various health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific ADI is set for chipotle peppers themselves. Evidence on the health effects of capsaicin is ongoing and mixed.