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Dried Chile

Dried chile is dehydrated chile pepper used whole, crushed, or ground in sauces, stews, spice blends, and marinades.

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About Dried Chile

Dried chile is a dehydrated chile-pepper fruit used as a seasoning in sauces, broths, stews, marinades, and spice blends. It may be used whole, crushed into flakes, or ground into powder, with the specific culinary role depending on its form and the recipe.

Flavour and texture depend on the cultivar and degree of ripeness. Pods can be leathery or brittle and may be smoky, fruity, earthy, or sharply hot. Seeds and veins may remain or be removed, affecting the texture and the character of the prepared seasoning.

Pods may be red, brown, greenish, or nearly black. Whole chiles can be toasted or soaked before blending, while pieces and powder may be added directly. Toasting, soaking, blending, and grinding change the texture and how the chile disperses.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for dried chile

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English

Dried chile

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Dried Chile nutrition & diet

Dried Chile nutritional value

Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
324kcal
Protein
10.6g
Carbs
69.9g
Fat
5.8g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify the chile variety and use the edible dried pod, flakes, or powder specified by the reference. Remove stems and, if desired, seeds before grinding or rehydrating. Toasting, soaking, frying, and blending alter the prepared portion and may introduce oil or other ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match references to the stated dried chile variety and form—whole pod, seeded flesh, flakes, or powder—not an unspecified chile blend.

Diet considerations

Dried chile is plant-derived when it contains only dehydrated pepper. Compatibility changes when salt, sugar, oil, flour, or animal ingredients are added in a seasoning or sauce. Whole, crushed, and ground forms are used in differing portions; accompanying cereal or starchy foods alter carbohydrate patterns.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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