Whole Dried Chile Peppers

Whole foods offer the most versatility, so The Chile Guy offers whole dried chile peppers for your food service needs. We source chiles from around the world to bring you the most colorful and flavorful peppers.

Chiles vs. Chilis

The Chile Guy sells chiles, and that’s not a typo. Chiles are the name of the peppers—the capsicum that cannot or usually not eaten raw in a dehydrated form.  Whole pods are rehydrated and further cooked or processed into a variety of other forms and used in recipes. Chili, on the other hand, is a spicy, meaty stew or a finished dish containing “chile peppers.” The raw uncooked product is chile, the finished dish is “chili”, i.e. “chili con carne”, etc.

Outside the American Southwest, the spellings are often used interchangeably (with “chili” being the more common spelling). But in the heart of green chile country, we know the difference, and we can help you understand which chiles are the best for your commercial application.

Chile Pepper Varieties and Quantities

The Chile Guy sources and dehydrates a wide variety of specialty chile peppers, including:

The selection above reflects our most popular sizes. If you need larger quantities of whole dried chile pods, please contact us. We can fulfill bulk orders!

Many of our whole pepper varieties are also available as chile flakes and chile powder.

Your One Stop for Bulk Chiles and Spices

The Chile Guy carries all the chile products you need for your commercial application—including bulk spices. Use our easy online ordering system to select the chile peppers and quantities you need, and let us handle the shipping. We work with all major carriers and freight companies to find the best rates and delivery schedules. For shipping quotes, please contact us.

Call 800-869-9218 to order your premium whole dried chile peppers today!