RE: [CH] Chile in chili

Garry Howard (garry@netrelief.com)
Fri, 6 Feb 1998 09:46:18 -0500

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com
> [mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of Chipotle Coyote

> What type of chile powder is used in chili powder (mixes)?

Commercial chili powder is made with ground ancho chiles. Hence the dark
color. It also has cumin, oregano and other ingredients mixed in. It isn't
pure ground chile.

Garry Howard - Cambridge, MA
garry@netrelief.com
Garry's Home Cooking
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