De Arbol Chile Powder
De Arbol Chile Powder
De Arbol Chile Powder, Capsicum annuum, is a pure chile powder that measures 15,000-30,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units). It is sometimes called chile de arbol powder, arbol chili powder, ground chile de arbol or arbol powder.
This powder is heat-forward without being overly aggressive, and is terrific in seasoning blends, marinades, salsas, or stirred into recipes.
De Arbol Chile Powder is frequently purchased by:
- Mexican, Latin American, sushi, and burger restaurants;
- seasoning companies;
- independent spice shops;
- olive oil shops; and
- companies that manufacture sauces, honey, and cocktail mixes
We also have whole De Arbol Chiles available.
1/2 teaspoon De Arbol Chile Powder approximately equals one whole De Arbol Chile.
Flavor Profile
De Arbol Chile Powder has a mellow, nutty flavor with smoky, acidic heat.
Heat Level
These are hot chiles, measuring between 15,000-30,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units).
How to Use
De Arbol Chile Powder is a standard product to use when making Mexican cuisine, but they have a bold heat that can be used in a wide variety of cuisines. Moorish Pork Skewers makes for an excellent tapas, an appetizer or happy hour snack. They bring the heat to spicy tomato Albondigas - Spanish Meatballs, a fun and shareable tapas dish. De Arbol Chile Powder can be mixed into the blend for sweet and spicy Sweet Pulled Pork Barbacoa and can add a real kick to Asian Chicken Lettuce Rolls. These Spiced Almonds offer a heavenly twist to traditional smoked nuts and make for a wonderfully savory snack.
De Arbol Chile Powder pairs well with garlic, onions, black pepper, fennel, star anise, tamarind, lemons, makrut lime, tomato, and stone fruits like peaches and plums.
| Also Called | Chile de arbol powder, arbol chili powder, ground chile de arbol or arbol powder |
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Ingredients | Dried, ground de Arbol chiles |
| Flavor Profile | Grassy and nutty with smoky, acidic heat |
| Scoville Heat Units | 15,000-30,000 SHU |
| Recommended Uses | Seasoning blends, marinades, soups, salsas, hot sauces, barbecue rubs |
| Cuisine | Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern |
| How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
| Shelf Life | 6-12 months |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1.7g1%
Dietary Fiber0.0g0%
Total Sugars0.3g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.4g0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium4mg0%
Iron0mg1%
Potassium0mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.
