A chipotle, or chilpotle, is a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used for seasoning. It is used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Tex-Mex and Southwestern United States

Chili powder is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices. It is used as a spice to add pungency and flavor to culinary dishes.