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.