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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
Origin

Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

World map highlighting Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Flavor

Tasting notes

Earthy, rich, and slightly smoky

Uses

Best known for

chiles rellenos poblanos
Colors

Common ripening colors

greenredwhiteblackchocolate
Reference

Source entry

Reference: Poblano

1,500 SHU peak heat

Open Poblano