Chipotle Chilli Paste
What is Chipotle Chilli Paste?
Chipotle chilli paste is a smoky, spicy condiment made from smoked and dried jalapeño peppers. The peppers are rehydrated and then blended into a paste, often with vinegar, garlic, and other spices, to create its characteristic flavour profile.
Is Chipotle Chilli Paste vegan?
Chipotle Chilli Paste is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Chipotle Chilli Paste gluten-free?
Gluten is not inherently present unless added during processing.
Is Chipotle Chilli Paste a major allergen?
Chipotle chilli paste is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Chipotle Chilli Paste used for?
Manufacturers use chipotle chilli paste primarily for its intense smoky flavour and moderate heat.
Is Chipotle Chilli Paste safe?
Chipotle chilli paste is not a regulated food additive in the UK; it is a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use chipotle chilli paste primarily for its intense smoky flavour and moderate heat. It adds depth and a spicy kick to a variety of dishes, commonly found in Mexican-inspired meals, marinades, sauces, and dips.
Health notes
Chipotle chilli paste is not a regulated food additive in the UK; it is a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound responsible for chilli heat, can interact with pain receptors. Some research suggests capsaicin may have a role in metabolism, but evidence is mixed and not conclusive. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified capsaicin as 'not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans' (Group 3).
Allergen info
Chipotle chilli paste is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Gluten is not inherently present unless added during processing.
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