Description
Chipotle Chilli Powder is just awesome!
Low heat at 5000SHU chipotle will add instance smokey flavour to any dish, sauce, seasonings, marinade you wish to create
Chipotle is made from smoking red jalapenos over pecan shells to create a sweet nutty flavour
A typical chipotle pod weighs 8g, in recipes where they state 1 or 2 pods etc use 1 flat teaspoon of chipotle chilli powder to 1 pod ratio
Chipotle means smoked pepper from the Aztecs making this drying process one of the oldest still in use todayChipotle adds deep sweet smokey flavour to any food likes it just been cooked over an open flame, add to any dish from baked beans to lasagne let alone a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine
See our favourite chipotle recipes here
Packed in a Unit that handles Sesame Seeds, Mustard and Celery
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 324
Energy kJ 1355
Protein 10.6g
Fat 5.8g
of which Saturates 0.8g
Carbohydrate 69.9g
of which Sugars 41.1g
Fibre 28.7g
Sodium 91mg
Chipotle Chilli Powder Quick Reference
- What is it? A powder made from ripe red jalapeños that have been smoke-dried before grinding.
- Flavour Deep sweet smoke with a distinctive sweet, nutty character from smoking over pecan shells.
- Heat level Low to mild, around 5,000 SHU.
- Origin Mexico.
- Common uses BBQ sauces, marinades, chilli con carne, beans, tomato sauces, rubs, mayonnaise and Mexican dishes.
- Pairs well with Tomato, garlic, cumin, oregano, cocoa, beef, pork, beans and sweetcorn.
- How to use Approximately one level teaspoon replaces one average Chipotle pod. Add directly or mix with liquid for a paste.
- Compare with Smokier and sweeter than ordinary red Jalapeño powder; softer in heat than Cayenne.
- Possible substitute Smoked paprika for smoke with less chilli character, or Morita-style chilli for a similar smoked profile.
- Storage Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to protect colour, aroma and flavour.
Good to know: Chipotle means smoked chilli; its main purpose is deep sweet smoke rather than high heat.
Customer Reviews
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Very good
Very good
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As always
As always top notch produce
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About the
About the best Chipotle powder I have used. Well recommended
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amazing flavour
amazing flavour! love it!
