Herb or Spice
Chili Powder
About This Entry
Chili powder blends ground chile with cumin and oregano for Tex-Mex — its savory heat pairs with Zinfandel, Mexican beer, and smoky Southwestern reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brisket
- cumin seed
At a Glance
Group
Ground & Blended Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Capsicum annuum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chili Powder
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Ground & Blended Spices
- Scientific name
- Capsicum annuum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent