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Find a pepper by heat, flavor, and origin.

Combine any of the three filters below to narrow to peppers that fit what you're cooking, growing, or sourcing. Each result links to a full pepper guide.

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Flavor notes

Any flavorfruitysmokyearthyvegetalcitrusfloraltropicalnuttybittersweet

Origin

Anywheremexicocentral americacaribbeansouth americanorth americaafricasoutheast asiaeast asiasouth asiaeuropemiddle east

4 peppers — mild, earthy

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Mild500–3K SHU

Hatch Green Chile

Earthy, roasted sweetness with a gentle, lingering warmth and a hint of smokiness.

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Mild1K–2K SHU

Poblano

Rich, earthy, slightly fruity heat — closer to a vegetable than a chile when fresh.

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Mild1K–2K SHU

Ancho

Dried fruit and chocolate — raisin, prune, slight smoke, with a gentle warmth.

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Mild1K–3K SHU

Pasilla

Earthy, slightly bitter, with hints of dried herbs and dark berries — the deepest-tasting of the dried Mexican chile trinity.

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