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Dried chilli

Dried chilli is a dehydrated chilli seasoning used whole, crushed, or ground to add heat and flavor to savory dishes.

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About Dried chilli

Dried chilli is a dehydrated chilli used as a seasoning, referring either to an individual dried pod or to chilli sold crushed or ground. It is used in sauces, soups, stews, marinades, braises, spice mixtures, and many other savoury preparations to add heat and chilli flavour.

Its flavour may be fruity, earthy, smoky, sweet, or sharp, while pungency varies greatly among chilli varieties. Seeds and membranes can contribute bitterness and heat, although they may be removed. Toasting can deepen the aroma, and soaking can soften the flavour and make blending easier.

It may appear as a whole pod, crushed pieces, or powder, with colour ranging from orange-red to deep brown. Whole pods remain distinct in a dish, flakes provide visible pieces, and powder disperses evenly. Rehydrating and blending produces a smoother paste or sauce.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Main dishes

Snacks

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Salads

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Dips

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Local names for dried chilli

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English

Dried chilli

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Dried chilli nutrition & diet

Dried chilli 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

Use the edible dried chilli form identified by the reference, with stems removed and seeds handled consistently. Whole, crushed, and ground products differ in how portions are measured and distributed through a dish. Toasting, soaking, frying, or blending may add ingredients that should be recorded separately.

Compare the right form: Match references to the exact dried chilli variety and form—whole, crushed, or ground—rather than an unspecified dried pepper seasoning.

Diet considerations

Dried chilli is plant-derived when it contains only dehydrated chilli. Compatibility changes with salt, sugar, oil, flour, cereal starches, or animal-derived additions in a blend or prepared dish. The portion is usually seasoning-sized, but sauces and accompaniments such as rice or bread change carbohydrate patterns.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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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