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Chili Puree
Chili Puree
Also known as: chilli puree
Safe
Chili puree is a whole-food ingredient with no notable safety concerns at typical use levels. Capsaicin causes the heat sensation; very high intake may cause GI irritation in sensitive individuals.
Found in
154 products
What it is
Pureed chili peppers (Capsicum spp.), sometimes with salt, vinegar, or oil.
Flavoring / heat / color.
Why it's flagged
- GI irritation in sensitive individuals at high quantity
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... capsicum (Capsicum frutescens L. and other species) — GRAS."
"Peppers, hot chili, red, raw — composition data."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food / GRAS spice under 21 CFR 182.10
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; standard spice
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