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Habanero Chiles

Habanero Chiles
Habanero Chiles

Habanero Chiles

SKU
100235 003
Price:
$9.62
Net Weight:
1 oz
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Habanero (ha-ba-NEH-ro) Chiles, Capsicum chinense, are intensely hot chile peppers that measure  100,000-350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They are also known as habanero, chile habanero or chiles habaneros. These peppers are called by the same name whether they are fresh or dried.

Habaneros are small and boxy and turn a deep brownish red when ripe. They are covered with wrinkles and their skin is thin and a little bit waxy, and they look glossy. They have a light aroma that smells faintly of fruit. 

Businesses that frequently purchase Habanero Chiles are restaurants who serve hot chicken or boiled peanuts; food trucks; breweries; seasoning companies; independent spice shops; olive oil shops; and companies that manufacture bitters and syrups.

There are approximately 25 chiles per ounce.

One Habanero chile is approximately equal to one heaping half-teaspoon of Crushed Habanero Chiles or one level teaspoon of Habanero Chile Powder.

 

Flavor Profile

Habaneros have a searing heat that comes through very quickly. Behind the heat, these peppers have a beautiful tropical flavor, with notes of papaya, coconut, and berry.

 

Heat Level

Habanero Chilis are crazy hot and measure between 100,000 and 350,000 SHUs

 

How to Use

The fruity flavors of Habanero Chile go great in fruit salsas, like Pineapple Habanero Salsa or Tropical Mango Salsa. This assertive pepper also does well with meats, so kick up your Chile Marinated Pork or sprinkle over Red Chile Steak. Fire up some Homemade Barbecue Sauce, or bring the heat with traditional Mexican favorites like Red Enchilada Sauce or Pollo Pibil, a dish from the Habanero’s homeland of the Yucatan. Start your morning off hot with some Habaneros instead of jalapenos in the Jalapeno Cornbread. Toss into omelets, huevos rancheros, or frittatas for a breakfast that will jump-start your day. 

Since Habanero Chiles are so hot, we recommend that you add them to food in small doses. We also recommend wearing gloves when you handle this pepper. Use in sauces, marinades, 

Pair Habanero Chiles with tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, and with garlic, onion, plantain, guava, orange, red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, ginger, kiwi, pomegranate, vanilla, coffee, and vinegar. 

Use when making beans, meats, chili, salsa, sauce, marinade, dressing, braises, roasted or grilled vegetables, and in DIY barbecue and seasoning rubs.

 

Also CalledHabanero, chile habanero or chiles habaneros
SpeciesCapsicum chinense
IngredientsWhole dried habanero chiles
Flavor ProfileFruity and floral with notes of papaya, coconut, and berry; intense heat
Scoville Heat Units100.000 – 350,000 SHU
Recommended UsesSalsas, sauces, chili, beans, meats, vegetables, seasoning blends, dry rubs
CuisineMexican, Tex-Mex
How To StoreAirtight container in a cool, dark place
Shelf Life1-2 years
Country of OriginColombia

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 chile, 1g

Amount Per Serving

Calories4

% Daily Value*

Total Fat0g0%

Saturated Fat0g0%

Trans Fat0g

Polyunsaturated Fat0g

Monounsaturated Fat0g

Cholesterol0mg0%

Sodium0.0mg0%

Total Carbohydrate0.6g0%

Dietary Fiber0.1g1%

Total Sugars0.4g

Added Sugars0g0%

Sugar Alcohol0.0g

Protein0.0g0%

Vitamin D0mcg0%

Calcium0mg0%

Iron0mg0%

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.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5
18 total ratings.

Diana B. (Verified buyer) 10/17/2023
excellent excellent

Sandy W. (Verified buyer) 03/19/2023
Best dried peppers I have found My order arrived in a timely manner and was well packaged. My habanero peppers were perfectly dried, but still held a small amount of moisture, so they do not crumble to dust when you touch them. The color and quality as well as flavor of the peppers are excellent. I could not be any more pleased with my purchase. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone that is looking for top quality.

Sheryl B. (Verified buyer) 06/30/2021
Delish Delish

Anthony M. (Verified buyer) 04/13/2021
Very nice. Enjoyable and flavorful. Very nice. Enjoyable and flavorful. These are a safe bet. You can't go wrong here.

Nino B. (Verified buyer) 03/01/2021
Dried chilies but you can Dried chilies but you can tell they’re quality based on freshness. Definitely hot but paired with other stuff they add perfect spice!

Mike O. (Verified buyer) 09/13/2019
Yea baby I use the flavor and heat in a home made rub. Spices always has the selection and size I want. Handwritten note on all orders. Love them

Ayn B. (Verified buyer) 03/22/2018
Nice product I am very happy with my order

Josh S. (Verified buyer) 03/21/2018
Hot and affordable I was Looking all over for dried habaneros. i finally found these here at spicesinc and i was blown away. the price is amazing and the quality is superb. I use these in my Hellfire seasoning through my business "The Master Mixes" i will be using these exclusively as i find them to be perfect for my needs. I will recommend this product and the company itself to anyone i know looking to purchase this product or salts and anything on here.

Josh S. (Verified buyer) 03/21/2018
Hot and affordable I had been all over the place looking for dried habaneros. I finally came across spicesinc and i am blown away by the price and speed of service in which i received my product. I use these in a seasoning called hellfire for my business "The Master Mixes" and drying out my own peppers was just going to take alot more time. I will be buying more of these as needed for my business and i will recommend this company to ANYONE looking :)

Sheryl B. (Verified buyer) 03/15/2018
On Fire These are potent little Smokey devils! Love toasting and grinding them up and putting them in oils and recipes
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