Habanero Chili
Also known as: habanero chili pepper, habanero chile, habanero chile pepper, habanero chilli, habanero chilli pepper
Habanero chili is a whole-food spice. Capsaicin content can cause GI irritation in sensitive individuals at high intakes, but the chili itself has no recognized regulatory safety concerns at culinary use levels.
What it is
Very hot chili pepper of the species Capsicum chinense (typically 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units).
Pungent flavoring and heat source in sauces, salsas, and seasoning blends.
Why it's flagged
- capsaicin can cause GI irritation in sensitive individuals at high intakes
What regulators actually say
"Capsicum (Capsicum frutescens L. and other Capsicum species) is listed among spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 182.10 (Capsicum spp.).
European Union — EFSA
Standard food/spice in the EU.
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