Chili powder
What is chili powder?
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About
Chili powder , chile powder or chilli powder is a piquant ("hot") spice made entirely or mainly from powdered hot chili peppers.
The peppers may be virtually any hot pepper including cayenne, ancho, jalapeño, New Mexico, and pasilla chilis. The piquance ("heat" or "spiciness") of the powder varies widely depending on which are used, and their proportions if several types are mixed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (7g)Where found
Chili powder is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Chili powder is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does chili powder weigh?
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7 |
| 1 tsp | 2 |
| In Chinese: | 辣椒粉 | |
| British (UK) term: | Chili powder | |
| en français: | poudre de chili | |
| en español: | chile en polvo |
Recipes using chili powder
There are 1593 recipes that contain this ingredient.
