TEPIN
| 1# Bag | $88.55 | |
| 6 Unit Case 1 oz. Clamshells | $67.64 |
TEPIN
TEPIN-1, RR-TEPINCL
Description:
Tepin (tay-peen) Chiles belong to a family of wild peppers known as “bird peppers” or “chiltepins”. These tiny peppers are considered the reigning monarchs of the hot pepper world. Found in the deserts of Arizona, Texas, northern Mexico and parts of Florida, this round small pepper is about the size of a pea and shaped more like a berry than a chile. As its name implies, the Tepin relies on birds to propagate its seeds. The word Tepin is from the Nahuatl language of the Aztec Indians and means “flea”. This little pepper is very spicy with a searing heat so handle with care! Scoville heat units are 40,000 - 50,000.
Product Description
Tepin Chiles are also known as Bird Peppers or Chiltepins. Shaped more like a berry than a chile, the Tepin relies on birds to propagate it's seeds. Rarely found cultivated, it grows wild in Southern Texas and throughout Mexico. This chile has a long history, the word Tepin is from the Nahuatl language of the Aztec Indians. This little pepper is very spicy with a searing heat.
Physical
Color: Reddish to dark brown.
Flavor: Pungent chile flavor, sweet, woody, earthy, heat.
Size: Approximately ¼ inch round, about the size of a small pea.
Chemical
Moisture: <20% Sulfites: Negative
Heat Level: 50,000-70,000 Scoville heat units
Ingredient Statement:
Dried Tepin Chiles.
Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Bag in box, or to customer specification.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <5,000,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <2500 cfu / g
YEAST: <5000 cfu / g
MOLD: <5000 cfu / g
Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.
About Nutritional Information
Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100g | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 324 | Calories from Fat 0 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 91mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 29g | 116% |
| Sugars 41g | |
| Protein 11g | |
| Vitamin A | 530% |
| Vitamin C | 52% |
| Calcium | 5% |
| Iron | 33% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
This searing hot pepper adds heat to dips, salsa, sauces, soups and stews. Use sparingly as a little goes a long way! Add small flakes of the Tepin pepper to lime or lemon juice for a spicy grilling marinade or add to pickles to give them a bite.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Rinse product first with warm water. Soak in hot water to 10 minutes to rehydrate or add directly to recipe that will cook atleat 10 minutes. Once rehydrated, dice or puree and add to a recipe.