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Korean Chili Powder

Also known as: gochugaru

Safe

Korean chili powder is a whole-food spice. Capsaicin content provides heat and is generally safe at culinary use levels.

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What it is

Korean chili powder (gochugaru), made from coarsely ground sun-dried red chili peppers (Capsicum annuum).

Spice providing pungent heat and red color.

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings... including capsicum, are generally recognized as safe for their intended use."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Spice GRAS (21 CFR 182.10)

European Union — EFSA

Whole food spice

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