Produced by grinding whole red chili peppers into a powder, this spice turns up the heat level of a dish. With uses that range from spicing up stews to making a rub for a pork shoulder, chili powder is definitely a pantry staple. Plus, capsaicin, the compound that makes chili powder taste hot, has been shown to increase metabolic rate, which helps burn calories.

• Our 1.4oz size comes in a glass bottle