Ingredient

Red Chili Pepper Puree

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use red chili pepper puree to add heat, flavor, and color to foods. …

What it is

Red chili pepper puree is made from ripe red chili peppers that have been pureed. Chili peppers are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, native to the Americas. The puree captures the flavor, heat, and color of the peppers.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use red chili pepper puree to add heat, flavor, and color to foods. It is commonly found in dips and salsas, chili and stew, ketchup, mustard, and barbecue sauces.

Health notes

Red chili pepper puree 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 various health effects. Some research suggests potential benefits for metabolism and pain relief, but evidence is mixed and more studies are needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicin and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

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

Products containing Red Chili Pepper Puree

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ORTEGA Homestyle Medium Salsa, Homestyle Dips & Salsa 31kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs

Hormel Foods Corporation Stagg, Laredo, Chili With Beans, Blend Of Green Chiles And Jalapenos Chili & Stew High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 121kcal 5.7Protein 6.1Fat 10.5Carbs Virginia Honey Company, Inc. Camp Fire Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 267kcal 0Protein 23.3Fat 10Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Steak House Reserve Chili With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 117kcal 8.1Protein 4.9Fat 10.5Carbs

Hormel Foods Corporation Steak House Reserve Chili With Beans, Steak House Chili & Stew High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 117kcal 8.1Protein 4.9Fat 10.5Carbs B&G Foods, Inc. Homestyle Medium Salsa Dips & Salsa 31kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. BBQ Ranch Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Red Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onion, Lime Tortilla Chips, Uncured Bacon With BBQ Ranch Dressing Chopped Salad Kit, BBQ Ranch Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 130kcal 3Protein 9Fat 11Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation 2 Barbeque Seasoned Pork Chops Marinated With Up To 12% Added Solution Of Pork Broth, Dried Vinegar, Cultured Dextrose, Seasoning, Salt, Flavoring Rubbed With Seasoning, 2 Barbeque Seasoned Pork Chops Other Meats High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 155kcal 17.1Protein 6.1Fat 8.3Carbs Sahadi Fine Foods Medium Red Zhug Middle Eastern Hot Sauce, Medium Red Zhug Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs

Nestle USA Inc. Homestyle Salsa, Mild Dips & Salsa 31kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs Nestle USA Inc. Medium Homestyle Salsa Dips & Salsa 31kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs Target Stores BBQ Ranch Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Broccoli Stalk, Red & Savoy Cabbage, Chili Lime Tortilla Chips, Green Onion, Carrot & Uncured Bacon Chopped Salad Kit With BBQ Ranch Dressing, BBQ Ranch Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 130kcal 3Protein 9Fat 11Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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