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Chilhuacle

Chilhuacle is a rare Oaxacan Capsicum annuum traditionally associated with several classic moles. The pepper appears in black, red, and yellow forms and is used mainly in dried preparations.

Scoville 3,000 SHU

Species Capsicum annuum

Origin

Mexico

Flavor

Tasting notes

Chilhuacle is a rare Oaxacan Capsicum annuum traditionally associated with several classic moles. The pepper appears in black, red, and yellow forms and is used mainly in dried preparations.

Uses

Best known for

Oaxacan molesdrying

Colors

Common ripening colors

blackredyellow

Also called

Aliases

Chile huacle

Reference

Source entry

Reference: Chilhuacle

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