Chipotle
Also listed as Chipotle Pepper, Dried Chipotle, and Chipotle in Adobo.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Chipotle is smoked dried jalapeno, often sold in adobo sauce. Labels may say chipotle or chipotle in adobo.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It seasons sauces, rubs, marinades, and packaged snacks.
Here is what food agencies say.
Dried peppers and canned chipotle products fall under FDA spice and canned-food rules.
Here is what research has found.
Spice pathogen controls and can integrity apply to chipotle products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Adobo sauces may include wheat or other allergens—read the label.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026