Origin
Mild
Poblano
Poblano is a mild, broad-shouldered Mexican pepper from Puebla with earthy flavor and gentle heat. Fresh poblanos are central to chiles rellenos, while the dried form is known as ancho and is prized for rich, slightly smoky depth.
Scoville 1,000 SHU to 1,500 SHU
Species Capsicum annuum
Tasting notes
Earthy, rich, and slightly smoky
Best known for
chiles rellenos poblanos
Common ripening colors
greenredwhiteblackchocolate
Source entry
Reference: Poblano
1,500 SHU peak heat