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.
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.
The Chile Guy sources and dehydrates a wide variety of specialty chile peppers, including:
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| Aji-Amarillo | Peru | 7,000-9,000 | Medium heat | 1 lb. | Out of Stock |
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| Aji Panca | Medium heat | Per Pound | Add to Cart | ||
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| Ancho | Mexico | 2,500-3,000 | Mild to medium heat | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Cascabel | Mexico | 1,500-2,500 | Mild to medium heat | 1 lb. | Out of Stock |
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| De-Arbol | Mexico | 15,000-30,000 | Hot | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Ghost | India | >1 million | Very hot | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Guajillo | Mexico | 2,500-5,000 | Medium heat | 1 lb. stemless | Add to Cart |
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| Habanero | Mexico, South and Central Americas | 150,000-300,000 | Hot | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Japones | Asia | 25,000-30,000 | Hot | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Meco (chipotle) | Mexico | 2,500-3,000 | Medium heat | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Morita (chipotle) | Mexico | 3,000-10,000 | Medium heat | 1 lb. stemless | Add to Cart |
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| Mulato | Mexico | 2,500-3,000 | Medium heat | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Negro Pasilla | Mexico | 1,500-3,000 | Mild to medium heat | ||
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| New Mexico Red | New Mexico, USA | 500-1,000 | Mild heat | 1 lb. stemless | Add to Cart |
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| Pasilla de Oaxaca | Mexico | 1,500-3,000 | Mild to medium heat | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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| Pequin | Mexico | 30,000-40,000 | Hot | 1 lb. | Add to cart |
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| Puya (Pulla) | Mexico | 5,000-8,000 | Medium heat | 1 lb. | Add to Cart |
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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.
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.
Aji Panca whole pods
Aji Panca whole pods
Aji Panca whole pods
Essential in molés and perfect for sauces, soups, chicken, beef, lamb, and stews, the mulato chile has a sweet, mild, chocolate flavor. It ranks in the 2,500 to 3,000 range on the Scoville Heat Units and won’t overwhelm the main ingredients of your dish-just give it a slight kick. These dark brown, 5″ long chiles can be difficult to find in the United States.
Essential in molés and perfect for sauces, soups, chicken, beef, lamb, and stews, the mulato chile has a sweet, mild, chocolate flavor. It ranks in the 2,500 to 3,000 range on the Scoville Heat Units and won’t overwhelm the main ingredients of your dish-just give it a slight kick. These dark brown, 5″ long chiles can be difficult to find in the United States.
Essential in molés and perfect for sauces, soups, chicken, beef, lamb, and stews, the mulato chile has a sweet, mild, chocolate flavor. It ranks in the 2,500 to 3,000 range on the Scoville Heat Units and won’t overwhelm the main ingredients of your dish-just give it a slight kick. These dark brown, 5″ long chiles can be difficult to find in the United States.
A lesser-known chile slowly gaining popularity in the U.S., Pasilla de Oaxaca provides a deep smoky flavor reminiscent of chipotle but with less heat and a richer smoky taste. They are an essential ingredient in mole negro and bean dishes, imparting hints of bacon or ham undertones with their smokiness.
A lesser-known chile slowly gaining popularity in the U.S., Pasilla de Oaxaca provides a deep smoky flavor reminiscent of chipotle but with less heat and a richer smoky taste. They are an essential ingredient in mole negro and bean dishes, imparting hints of bacon or ham undertones with their smokiness.
The pequin chile begins its existence as a lovely green chile which changes to bright red or red-orange as it matures. After being dried, the color then darkens even further to a brownish-red. For a chile that is only ½-¾” long and ¼” in diameter, the oval-shaped Pequin chile packs a punch. Coming in around 30,000-40,000 Scoville Heat Units, this smallest of all chiles provides a smoky, nutty flavor. Chefs across the world choose pequin chiles to add an extra kick to their spicy salsas, soups, vinegars, beans, and molés. While many other chiles use the word pequin, The Chile Guy has the real dealauthentic pequins. We only offer the finest, 100% authentic chiles with the ideal flavor, heat, and color for your culinary needs.
The pequin chile begins its existence as a lovely green chile which changes to bright red or red-orange as it matures. After being dried, the color then darkens even further to a brownish-red. For a chile that is only ½-¾” long and ¼” in diameter, the oval-shaped Pequin chile packs a punch. Coming in around 30,000-40,000 Scoville Heat Units, this smallest of all chiles provides a smoky, nutty flavor. Chefs across the world choose pequin chiles to add an extra kick to their spicy salsas, soups, vinegars, beans, and molés. While many other chiles use the word pequin, The Chile Guy has the real dealauthentic pequins. We only offer the finest, 100% authentic chiles with the ideal flavor, heat, and color for your culinary needs.
The pequin chile begins its existence as a lovely green chile which changes to bright red or red-orange as it matures. After being dried, the color then darkens even further to a brownish-red. For a chile that is only ½-¾” long and ¼” in diameter, the oval-shaped Pequin chile packs a punch. Coming in around 30,000-40,000 Scoville Heat Units, this smallest of all chiles provides a smoky, nutty flavor. Chefs across the world choose pequin chiles to add an extra kick to their spicy salsas, soups, vinegars, beans, and molés. While many other chiles use the word pequin, The Chile Guy has the real dealauthentic pequins. We only offer the finest, 100% authentic chiles with the ideal flavor, heat, and color for your culinary needs.
The Puya or Pulla chile traditionally grows in the Central Valley region of Mexico, with similarities to be the Guajillo and de Arbol chile. It’s a hot chile, with around 5,000 to 8,000 scoville heat units, and impart fruity notes with hints of licorice beneath their ample heat.
The Puya or Pulla chile traditionally grows in the Central Valley region of Mexico, with similarities to be the Guajillo and de Arbol chile. It’s a hot chile, with around 5,000 to 8,000 scoville heat units, and impart fruity notes with hints of licorice beneath their ample heat.
The Puya or Pulla chile traditionally grows in the Central Valley region of Mexico, with similarities to be the Guajillo and de Arbol chile. It’s a hot chile, with around 5,000 to 8,000 scoville heat units, and impart fruity notes with hints of licorice beneath their ample heat.
Although the japones chile’s distinctly small, slender shape and reddish color clearly make it stand out in a crowd, the transmission of heat is its most notable feature 20,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Units. Although japones chiles are mostly used in Asian cuisine such as stir fry, peanut sauce, and Thai curry, you can put these inexpensive chiles on anything! Ground them into powder and add them to red chile sauce or take individual pods and kick up the heat of your soups and stews.
Although the japones chile’s distinctly small, slender shape and reddish color clearly make it stand out in a crowd, the transmission of heat is its most notable feature 20,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Units. Although japones chiles are mostly used in Asian cuisine such as stir fry, peanut sauce, and Thai curry, you can put these inexpensive chiles on anything! Ground them into powder and add them to red chile sauce or take individual pods and kick up the heat of your soups and stews.
Although the japones chile’s distinctly small, slender shape and reddish color clearly make it stand out in a crowd, the transmission of heat is its most notable feature 20,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Units. Although japones chiles are mostly used in Asian cuisine such as stir fry, peanut sauce, and Thai curry, you can put these inexpensive chiles on anything! Ground them into powder and add them to red chile sauce or take individual pods and kick up the heat of your soups and stews.
Once known as the hottest chile in the world, the habanero chile ranks in at 150,000-300,000 Scoville Heat Units. While it may have lost the title, habanero chiles are still the hottest commercially available chile with the most distinctive flavor profile. At The Chile Guy, we have selected the type grown in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico because of its heat, flavor, and relative cost. This fiery hot chile powder, used in moderation, adds a particularly spicy kick and a lovely red-orange color to any salsa, sauce, or molé. Though very well known for its heat, the habanero chile is also an extremely flavorful chile. A floral-fruity beginning followed by the powerful heat that some find intimidating. The Chile Guy offers habanero chile powder with the heat, flavor, and color you can use for any application.
Once known as the hottest chile in the world, the habanero chile ranks in at 150,000-300,000 Scoville Heat Units. While it may have lost the title, habanero chiles are still the hottest commercially available chile with the most distinctive flavor profile. At The Chile Guy, we have selected the type grown in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico because of its heat, flavor, and relative cost. This fiery hot chile powder, used in moderation, adds a particularly spicy kick and a lovely red-orange color to any salsa, sauce, or molé. Though very well known for its heat, the habanero chile is also an extremely flavorful chile. A floral-fruity beginning followed by the powerful heat that some find intimidating. The Chile Guy offers habanero chile powder with the heat, flavor, and color you can use for any application.
Once known as the hottest chile in the world, the habanero chile ranks in at 150,000-300,000 Scoville Heat Units. While it may have lost the title, habanero chiles are still the hottest commercially available chile with the most distinctive flavor profile. At The Chile Guy, we have selected the type grown in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico because of its heat, flavor, and relative cost. This fiery hot chile powder, used in moderation, adds a particularly spicy kick and a lovely red-orange color to any salsa, sauce, or molé. Though very well known for its heat, the habanero chile is also an extremely flavorful chile. A floral-fruity beginning followed by the powerful heat that some find intimidating. The Chile Guy offers habanero chile powder with the heat, flavor, and color you can use for any application.
A Mexican chile with medium heat and a sweet, fruity undertone, the Guajillo chile can be compared to New Mexico chiles. However, the flavor is deeper and sweeter, making it essential to Mexican dishes and any fusion experiment. (De-Stemmed peppers reduce process and preparation time in the kitchen. In commercial kitchens it has been estimated that time savings in preparation of de-stemmed peppers can be as much as 15 minutes per hour.)
A Mexican chile with medium heat and a sweet, fruity undertone, the Guajillo chile can be compared to New Mexico chiles. However, the flavor is deeper and sweeter, making it essential to Mexican dishes and any fusion experiment. (De-Stemmed peppers reduce process and preparation time in the kitchen. In commercial kitchens it has been estimated that time savings in preparation of de-stemmed peppers can be as much as 15 minutes per hour.)
A Mexican chile with medium heat and a sweet, fruity undertone, the Guajillo chile can be compared to New Mexico chiles. However, the flavor is deeper and sweeter, making it essential to Mexican dishes and any fusion experiment. These are available de-stemmed for convenience.
Chipotle Meco is a rare, smoked jalapeño with a distinct brown (meco/café) color available to you through The Chile Guy. Rated at level 5 on the Scoville Chile Heat Scale (approximately 2,500-5,000 units), chipotle meco is ideal to moderately spice up salsas, sauces, and soups. When cooked, this chile emits a strong, smoky aroma, and there is simply no substitute for it in classic Mexican dishes. At The Chile Guy, we provide only 100% pure, natural chile with the best flavor, heat, and color available. Whether you need 1 pound or 50,000 pounds, The Chile Guy has the finest quality, bulk chile you need.
Chipotle Meco is a rare, smoked jalapeño with a distinct brown (meco/café) color available to you through The Chile Guy. Rated at level 5 on the Scoville Chile Heat Scale (approximately 2,500-5,000 units), chipotle meco is ideal to moderately spice up salsas, sauces, and soups. When cooked, this chile emits a strong, smoky aroma, and there is simply no substitute for it in classic Mexican dishes. At The Chile Guy, we provide only 100% pure, natural chile with the best flavor, heat, and color available. Whether you need 1 pound or 50,000 pounds, The Chile Guy has the finest quality, bulk chile you need.
Chipotle Meco is a rare, smoked jalapeño with a distinct brown (meco/café) color available to you through The Chile Guy. Rated at level 5 on the Scoville Chile Heat Scale (approximately 2,500-5,000 units), chipotle meco is ideal to moderately spice up salsas, sauces, and soups. When cooked, this chile emits a strong, smoky aroma, and there is simply no substitute for it in classic Mexican dishes. At The Chile Guy, we provide only 100% pure, natural chile with the best flavor, heat, and color available. Whether you need 1 pound or 50,000 pounds, The Chile Guy has the finest quality, bulk chile you need.
Sometimes referred to as the ‘little raisin’ because of its black wrinkled skin, the pasilla chile or negro pasilla chile adds mild to moderate 1,000-1,500 Scoville Heat Units and interesting color to your favorite recipes. They measure 4-5″ long and 2-3″ across and are perfect for molés, red chile enchilada sauces, casseroles, salsas, and stews.
Sometimes referred to as the ‘little raisin’ because of its black wrinkled skin, the pasilla chile or negro pasilla chile adds mild to moderate 1,000-1,500 Scoville Heat Units and interesting color to your favorite recipes. They measure 4-5″ long and 2-3″ across and are perfect for molés, red chile enchilada sauces, casseroles, salsas, and stews.
Grown in the Southwest region of the United States, New Mexico hot chiles provide a quick heat and good flavor to all of your New Mexican dishes. New Mexico chiles average between 1,500-2,500 Scoville Heat Units, providing the warm flavors of southwest New Mexico without overwhelming heat. This chile pepper is a good addition to soups, stews, sauces, rubs and other long-simmering applications. This pepper is grown on the other side of the river (Rio Grande) hence it’s name: Old Mexico. Good heat, Good Color, Good Buy!
Country. U.S. (New Mexico). Unique Southwest flavor, mild (2-4) Key ingredient for Red Chile sauce, dishes. You won’t believe it. Beautiful, Color, Hatch Flavor and Mild Heat! This is the real deal. From Hatch to you by way of The Chile Guy.
Grown in the Southwest region of the United States, New Mexico hot chiles provide a quick heat and good flavor to all of your New Mexican dishes. New Mexico mild chiles average between 500 to 1,000 Scoville Units, providing the warm flavors of southwest New Mexico without overwhelming heat. This chile powder is a good addition to soups, stews, sauces, rubs and other long-simmering applications.
Country. U.S. (New Mexico). Unique Southwest flavor, mild (2-4) Key ingredient for Red Chile sauce, dishes. You won’t believe it. Beautiful, Color, Hatch Flavor and Mild Heat! This is the real deal. From Hatch to you by way of The Chile Guy.
Grown in the Southwest region of the United States, New Mexico hot chiles provide a quick heat and good flavor to all of your New Mexican dishes. New Mexico mild chiles average between 500 to 1,000 Scoville Units, providing the warm flavors of southwest New Mexico without overwhelming heat. This chile powder is a good addition to soups, stews, sauces, rubs and other long-simmering applications.
Country. U.S. (New Mexico). Unique Southwest flavor, mild (2-4) Key ingredient for Red Chile sauce, dishes. You won’t believe it. Beautiful, Color, Hatch Flavor and Mild Heat! This is the real deal. From Hatch to you by way of The Chile Guy.
Grown in the Southwest region of the United States, New Mexico hot chiles provide a quick heat and good flavor to all of your New Mexican dishes. New Mexico mild chiles average between 500 to 1,000 Scoville Units, providing the warm flavors of southwest New Mexico without overwhelming heat. This chile powder is a good addition to soups, stews, sauces, rubs and other long-simmering applications.(De-Stemmed peppers reduce process and preparation time in the kitchen. In commercial kitchens it has been estimated that time savings in preparation of de-stemmed peppers can be as much as 15 minutes per hour.)
Country. U.S. (New Mexico). Unique Southwest flavor, mild (2-4) Key ingredient for Red Chile sauce, dishes. You won’t believe it. Beautiful, Color, Hatch Flavor and Mild Heat! This is the real deal. From Hatch to you by way of The Chile Guy.
Sometimes referred to as the ‘little raisin’ because of its black wrinkled skin, the pasilla chile or negro pasilla chile adds mild to moderate 1,000-1,500 Scoville Heat Units and interesting color to your favorite recipes. They measure 4-5″ long and 2-3″ across and are perfect for molés, red chile enchilada sauces, casseroles, salsas, and stews.
As one of the most widely grown and used chiles in the world, chile de arbol, or “bird’s beak”, is an essential chile powder for any kitchen. With a 15,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Unit range and a smoky, earthy taste, chile de arbol, like its cayenne pepper cousin, is the perfect additive to any authentic Mexican dish, stew, soup, or Cajun dish.
As one of the most widely grown and used chiles in the world, chile de arbol, or “bird’s beak”, is an essential chile powder for any kitchen. With a 15,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Unit range and a smoky, earthy taste, chile de arbol, like its cayenne pepper cousin, is the perfect additive to any authentic Mexican dish, stew, soup, or Cajun dish.
As one of the most widely grown and used chiles in the world, chile de arbol, or “bird’s beak”, is an essential chile powder for any kitchen. With a 15,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Unit range and a smoky, earthy taste, chile de arbol, like its cayenne pepper cousin, is the perfect additive to any authentic Mexican dish, stew, soup, or Cajun dish.
Chipotle Morita is a smaller ripened jalapeno with a purple hue and smoky flavor. Now available de-stemmed for your convenience. This “little blackberry” packs plenty of flavor and moderate heat.
Chipotle Morita is a smaller ripened jalapeno with a purple hue and smoky flavor. Now available de-stemmed for your convenience. This “little blackberry” packs plenty of flavor and moderate heat.
Chipotle Morita is a smaller ripened jalapeno with a purple hue and smoky flavor. Now available de-stemmed for your convenience. This “little blackberry” packs plenty of flavor and moderate heat.
The ancho chile is the most widely utilized Mexican chile and is frequently used in enchilada sauces, salsas, and molés. It ranks in at around 2,500-3,000 Scoville Heat Units and provides a mild to medium kick to any recipe. The sweet flavor of this popular chile is designed to taper the heat and prevent your mouth from being set ablaze. At The Chile Guy, we provide only 100% pure, natural chiles. Our chiles, selected by the countrys leading purveyor of chile, are the finest in flavor, heat, and color. Whether you are looking for sample sizes or bulk wholesale, The Chile Guy has the ancho chile powder you need.
The ancho chile is the most widely utilized Mexican chile and is frequently used in enchilada sauces, salsas, and molés. It ranks in at around 2,500-3,000 Scoville Heat Units and provides a mild to medium kick to any recipe. The sweet flavor of this popular chile is designed to taper the heat and prevent your mouth from being set ablaze. At The Chile Guy, we provide only 100% pure, natural chiles. Our chiles, selected by the countrys leading purveyor of chile, are the finest in flavor, heat, and color. Whether you are looking for sample sizes or bulk wholesale, The Chile Guy has the ancho chile powder you need.
The ancho chile is the most widely utilized Mexican chile and is frequently used in enchilada sauces, salsas, and molés. It ranks in at around 2,500-3,000 Scoville Heat Units and provides a mild to medium kick to any recipe. The sweet flavor of this popular chile is designed to taper the heat and prevent your mouth from being set ablaze. At The Chile Guy, we provide only 100% pure, natural chiles. Our chiles, selected by the countrys leading purveyor of chile, are the finest in flavor, heat, and color. Whether you are looking for sample sizes or bulk wholesale, The Chile Guy has the ancho chile powder you need.
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