Pasilla Peppers

Commodity Overview

Pasilla chilies are dried chilaca chili peppers, but the name is often mistakenly used for poblano peppers, which are called ancho chilies when dried. Pasillas are about 6-8 inches long with dark red-brown, wrinkly skin. They have a mild to medium heat, at about 1,000 to 2,500 Scoville units, with hints of chocolate or raisin flavors.

Produce Availability

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PLUs

4703 pasilla pod

Characteristics

Commodity: Peppers, Chili
Category: Cooking Vegetables,Salad Vegetables
Appearance: Medium-sized, dried wrinkled dark red to dark brown pepper
Flesh: Thick, chewy; must be soaked before use
Flavor: Somewhat spicy, with chocolate and raisin flavors
Size: About 6-8 inches long
Color: Dark red to dark brown
Shape: Elongated and slightly curved
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy John Vena Produce Inc.

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Distribuidora de Productos Deshidratados S A de C V

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

San Nicolas De Los Garza, 66480

Cooking Vegetables:

Garlic, Pasilla Peppers, Hungarian Wax Chili Peppers

Specialties:

Dates, Tamarindo

Mexico-Anexpho (Asociación Nacional de Exportadores de

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Business Type:

Exporter, Trade Association

Location HQ:

San Agustin, 45645

Berries:

Strawberries

Citrus:

Limes, Oranges

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Tropical Fruit:

Avocados, Carambola, Coconuts, Mangoes, Papayas, Plantains

Rancho Agua Blanca SPR de RL

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

San Vicente, 22900

Cooking Vegetables:

Peppers, Chili, Jalapeño Peppers, Pasilla Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Anaheim Peppers

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes, Red Plum/Roma Tomatoes

Specialties:

Tomatillo

Pither S A de C V

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Business Type:

Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Tijuana, 22226

Cooking Vegetables:

Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Jalapeño Peppers, Pasilla Peppers

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Yellow Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers

Specialties:

Tomatillo

JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Watsonville, 95076-4838 California

Berries:

Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Prime Sales Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Retailer

Location HQ:

Rio Rico, 85648-9675 Arizona

Citrus:

Limes, Persian Limes

Melons:

Honeydew, Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Corn, Peppers, Chili, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell

Specialties:

Tomatillo

C H Foods

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona

Cooking Vegetables:

Anaheim Peppers, Banana Wax Peppers, Cubanelle Peppers, Fresno Chili Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers, Pasilla Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Cherry Bell Peppers