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Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper
Also known as: chilli pepper, chilli, chillies, chile, chile pepper
Safe
Chili pepper is a whole-food spice safe at culinary doses.
Found in
16,592 products
What it is
Fruits of plants in the genus Capsicum used as a spice.
Spice, heat/flavor.
Why it's flagged
- Capsaicin can cause GI irritation in sensitive individuals
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings ... GRAS for their intended use ... including capsicum."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 182.10)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised food
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