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Dried ñora pepper

Dried ñora pepper is a small, sweet, mildly flavored dried pepper used particularly in Spanish sauces, rice dishes, and seasonings.

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About Dried ñora pepper

Dried ñora pepper is the dried form of a small, round, sweet Spanish pepper, used particularly in sauces, rice dishes, stews, soups, and seasonings. The seeds and stem are commonly removed before the flesh is used.

It has thick, leathery flesh when dry and a mild, slightly fruity, earthy flavour with limited heat. Its flavour and colour vary with ripeness, drying conditions, and whether seeds and inner membranes remain.

The pepper is usually sold whole with wrinkled red to deep mahogany skin, but may also be sold as flakes, paste, or powder made from the dried pods. Soaking softens the flesh, which can then be scraped or ground.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Dried ñora pepper

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Dried ñora pepper nutrition & diet

Dried ñora pepper nutritional value

Reference: Chilli, dried

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
309kcal
Protein
13.9g
Carbs
25.5g
Fat
9.9g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use a reference specifically for dried ñora pepper, with seeds and stem handled as in the recipe. Compare whole pods, rehydrated flesh, flakes, and ground powder separately because preparation changes the edible portion and intensity. Account for oil, salt, and accompanying sauce ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match references to dried ñora pods, rehydrated flesh, flakes, or powder, specifying seed and stem inclusion and edible portion.

Diet considerations

Ñora pepper is a plant-derived pepper variety. Plain dried ñora can fit plant-based patterns, but prepared ñora pastes, sauces, and seasonings may include fish, meat stock, dairy, or cereal ingredients. Portion and form also affect carbohydrate patterns, especially when combined with rice or bread.

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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 — 13007 ↗. 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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