All chiles are ranked on the Scoville scale, which measures the spiciness of a pepper. California peppers are low on the scale, with only 500-2,500 Scoville units.
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Description 1 oz,3 oz California Chili Pepper is the dried ripe red pepper of Anaheim Chiles, Anaheim Peppers or California Chile Peppers. They are often mistaken for New Mexico chili but the California chilies are a darker, deeper red and tend to be milder than their New Mexico cousins. California chilies are a darker, deeper red than their cousins the New Mexican Chili, has a slightly sweet aroma with a sweet and very mild flavor. Theyre just a bit hotter than a bell pepper. The heat of Anaheim Chile typically ranges from 500 to 1000 on the Scoville scale, and 2-3 out of 1-10 heat scale.
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FAQ
Which chile is hotter California or Guajillo?
If you find guajillo peppers to be too strong in flavor or heat, California chiles are the ideal guajillo substitute in this case. California chiles have a milder heat and sweetness compared to guajillos. These chiles are best used in casseroles, soups and sauces that call for a milder flavor profile.
What is spicier chile California or guajillo?
Guajillo is apparently higher on the Scoville scale than chile California. Pasilla is a completely different pepper than ancho, and pasilla = chilaca.
What is the difference between New Mexico chili pods and California chili pods?
New Mexico chiles have an earthy, sweet flavor with hints of acidity, weediness and dried cherry undertones. They are often confused with their close relative the Anaheim chile (or California chile) but are a bit hotter at 800-1,400 SHU and more flavorful than the California chiles.
Which chili pods are not spicy?
After the bell pepper the next 5 mildest dried chiles are Aji Paprika (120 – 140 SHU), Choricero (175 – 300 SHU), Nora (500 – 1,000 SHU), Anaheim (500 – 1,000 SHU), and Aji Panca (500 – 1,500 SHU).