sf wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:43:58 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> I saw a seasoning blend today that said it was
>> chipotle something or other. Curious, I looked at the
>> ingredients. Liquid smoke. Nothing related to a chipotle.
>> Needless to say, back it went on the shelf.
>
> The smoke was there to imitate the smokiness of chipotle from a can, I
> guess. It's too smoky for me, so I don't use it... people have said
> you can buy them dried and I think I've seen them but I have no
> interest. In fact, I avoid anything "chipotle" because the smoke
> always overwhelms any other flavor.
>

Yes, I agree about why the smoke was there, but one would think
that it should have actually contained chipotles! (I like
them--but the brands vary a lot.)

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