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Dried Guajillo Chile

Dried guajillo chile is a mildly hot, fruity dried pepper commonly rehydrated or ground for Mexican sauces, marinades, and stews.

Dried Guajillo Chile — illustrative ingredient image

About Dried Guajillo Chile

Dried guajillo chile is the dried mature pod of a guajillo-type Mexican chile, commonly associated with the mirasol chile. It is used in Mexican sauces, marinades, adobos, salsas, soups, and stews.

It has mild to moderate chile heat with fruity, tangy, lightly sweet flavour and a distinct dried-chile aroma. The thin flesh and firm skin produce a relatively dry texture, while internal seeds and membranes may contribute to the final preparation.

The long, smooth to slightly wrinkled pods are usually reddish brown. They may be toasted, soaked, blended, ground, infused and strained, or used whole; preparation changes their texture and disperses their flavour through the dish.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Dried Guajillo Chile

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Dried Guajillo Chile nutrition & diet

Dried Guajillo Chile nutritional value

Product example: DRIED GUAJILLO CHILE (The Kroger Co.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
400kcal
Protein
20.0g
Carbs
60.0g
Fat
10.0g

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Portions & preparation

Use the edible dried guajillo chile after removing stems and, when desired, seeds or membranes. Rehydrating, toasting, grinding, or straining changes the portion represented. Check whether the product is plain or combined with salt, oil, flour, or other seasonings before comparing references.

Compare the right form: Match references to dried guajillo chile pods or prepared pulp, specifying stem and seed removal, toasting, grinding, or blending.

Diet considerations

Dried guajillo chile is plant-derived and generally fits plant-based patterns when plain. Compatibility changes when sold in sauces, marinades, or spice blends containing animal stock, dairy, flour, or other additives. Its carbohydrate pattern is portion-dependent and also reflects the larger dish, especially thickened sauces.

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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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — DRIED GUAJILLO CHILE ↗. 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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