Organic Anaheim Chile Powder, Capsicum annuum, is a mild chile powder that measures 500-1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It also called Anaheim chili powder, California chili powder, California chile powder, or Anaheim pepper spice. They're just a bit hotter than a bell pepper and are grown in California.

Closely related to the Hatch New Mexico chile, these California grown chiles are a darker, deeper red than their cousins from Hatch, which have a brighter, glossier red color. An Anaheim chile pepper is technically a mild variety of the New Mexico chile pepper cultivar No. 9. Because of the soil and climate differences, the Anaheim chiles tend to be milder than their New Mexico cousins.

Businesses that frequently purchase Organic Anaheim Chile Powder are American, seafood and bar and grill restaurants; breweries; seasoning companies; and companies that manufacture vinegar.

One teaspoon of Organic Anaheim Chile Powder roughly equals one whole Anaheim Chile pod.

Flavor Profile

Organic Anaheim Chile Powder is pungent and earthy with a touch of smokiness and tangy fruitiness.

Heat Level

Organic Anaheim Chile Powder is mild, measuring only 500 – 1,000 SHU.

How To Use

Organic Anaheim Chile Powder is perfect for consumers who want chile flavor without the heat. This powder is terrific in soups, stews, and chili, so try it in Green Chile Stew or Mexican Chicken Chili. Toss over potatoes before frying when making Tortilla Espanola. Add Organic Anaheim Chile Powder to breakfast burritos, egg dishes, soups, stews, vegetable dishes and in a red sauce used on enchiladas or in tamales. Enjoy them in the stuffed Indian potato bread, Aloo Paratha. 

Organic Anaheim Chile Powder goes beautifully with potatoes, cheese, pork, poultry, corn, tomatoes, eggs, avocados, and black beans.

Pair them with garlic, onion, coriander, cilantro, cinnamon, chocolate, ginger, fruit, bay leaves, parsley, lemon, lime, and cumin.