Chili powder

Chili powder blend or chili powder is a powdered spice mix composed chiefly of chili peppers, blended with other spices including cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Some mixes may even include black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, mace, nutmeg, or turmeric. The chilis are most commonly either red peppers or cayenne peppers, which are both of the species Capsicum annuum; virtually any hot pepper may be used, including ancho, cayenne, Jalapeño, New Mexico, and pasilla chilis. As a result of the various different potential additives, the spiciness of any given chili powder is variable. Chili powder blends are especially popular in American cuisine, where they are the primary flavor ingredient in chili con carne. The first...