Chili Powder

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Advice for cooking with Chili Powder

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Description

Before you embark on your next grocery shopping trip to stock up for that big pot of chili you've been craving, note that chili powder is not the same as chile powder. Chile powder consists purely of dried and ground chile peppers, while chili powder is a combination of ground dried chiles, oregano, cumin, garlic and salt.

Uses

Chili powder is most commonly used to season chili. It also shows up in enchiladas, spice rubs, and other Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.

Color

Brick Red

Flavor & Aroma

Rich and tangy

Sensory Profile

Musty and spicy

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vanillabell

Aug. 25, 2009 6:45 am

THANKS FOR THIS INFO. KNOW WONDER MY CHILLI HAS NOT BEEN GOOD. I WILL BE MORE CAREFUL WHEN SHOPPING FOR "CHILLI" POWDER NEXT TIME!

PeggyM

Sep. 28, 2009 9:03 am

I had no idea "chili" and "chile" were different. No wonder I too haven't had the best chili. Great info.

dannr

Dec. 26, 2009 11:15 am

I have done some research on chili owder andhave found that many brands us MSG rather than salt. For many, including myself, MSG causes allergic reactions, usually in he form of a skin rash. I've ended up going to Chili Pepper to avoid this but I do admit addin a little salt to get what I expect from Chili. I believe many people don't eat and enjoy food made with chili powder for similar reasons. MSG apears tobe the culprit.

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