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Chile Piquín

Chile Piquín is a hot, aromatic chili powder made from pequín (piquín) peppers, commonly used in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine to add fiery heat and a bright, smoky flavor to salsas, marinades and soups. It is prized for its intense, lingering heat and small crushed-flake texture that disperses flavor quickly. Nutritionally, powdered pequín peppers concentrate the plant’s nutrients and are a notable source of dietary fiber, providing about 27.2g per 100g (useful to know though typical culinary amounts are small). They are also rich in pigments and provitamin A compounds that contribute antioxidant activity. From a health perspective, pequín chili powder brings antioxidant-rich carotenoids and fiber with very little salt, making it an easy way to boost flavor and micronutrients in dishes without adding calories or sodium. Its fats and protein are present in small amounts, so it works best as a flavoring rather than a macronutrient source.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~16.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Pequin Chili Powder.

Calories

318 kcal

16% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

12 g

24% RDI

Fat

17 g

3.3g sat fat

Carbs

57 g

21% RDI

Sugar

10 g

21% RDI

Fiber

27 g

91% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

2% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Chile Piquín healthy?

Yes, Chile Piquín is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (27.2g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Chile Piquín?

Chile Piquín is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Chile Piquín gluten free?

Yes, Chile Piquín is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Chile Piquín?

100g of Chile Piquín contains 318 kcal, 12g protein, 56.6g carbohydrates, 17.3g fat, and 27.2g fiber.

Q.04Is Chile Piquín vegan?

Yes, Chile Piquín is vegan.

Q.06Is Chile Piquín lactose free?

Yes, Chile Piquín is lactose free.

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