Hatch Chili Peppers

Commodity Overview

Hatch chiles are long, glossy green peppers that taper to a blunt point. They have somewhat thick, green flesh with an inner membrane studded with small, flat, white seeds. They're grown in the Mesilla Valley region near Hatch, New Mexico. They're spicy and hotter than a jalapeño, but less hot than other varieties, at about 1,000 to 2,500 Scoville units.

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4700 New Mexico

Characteristics

Commodity: Peppers, Chili
Category: Cooking Vegetables,Salad Vegetables
Appearance: Elongated, glossy green pepper tapering to a blunt point
Flesh: Semi-thick and crisp
Flavor: A medium spiciness; sweet and zesty when cooked
Size: Similar in size to an Anaheim pepper, about 4-10 inches long
Color: Glossy green
Shape: Elongated, with a blunt point
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Seed: A thin membrane studded with small, flat, white seeds
Availability: Summer
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy Frieda's Inc.

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Del Valle Distributing

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

El Paso, 79901 Texas

Berries:

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

Chile River Inc

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Hatch, 87937 New Mexico

Melons:

Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili, Hatch Chili Peppers

Kens Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Houston, 77040 Texas

Berries:

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

Westcoast Produce Wholesalers

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Langley, V1M 3E5 British Columbia

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

C. F. Produce Inc.

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Plant City, 33565 Florida

Berries:

Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Cranberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Cooking Vegetables:

Leeks

Salad Vegetables:

Celery, Onions, Green, Iceberg Lettuce

JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Watsonville, 95076-4838 California

Berries:

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

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