NEW MEXICO CHILE, DICED
| 9 Oz. Jar | $15.53 |
NEW MEXICO CHILE, DICED
NEWMEXDICE-9
Description:
New Mexico Chiles are popular in Red Mexican or Southwestern cooking. The New Mexico Chile has a thin flesh with an earthy chile flavor and wild cherry undertones! Dark brown with a touch of maroon in color, the New Mexico Chile is about 5 – 7 inches high and about 1 ½ inches wide. Elongated and tapered, they are the dried form of the Red Anaheim Pepper. Also referred to as the California Chile or Chile Colorado. Mildly hot, this chili is used to make Ristras. Scoville heat units are 8,000 - 12,000. Our New Mexico Chiles are in 1/8 inch diced pieces.
Product Description
New Mexico Chiles are dark brownish - maroon in color, about 5 to 7 high and 1-1/2 wide. New Mexico Chiles are elongated, tapered, and the dried form of the Red Anaheim Pepper. This Chile has a thin flesh with an earthy Chile flavor and undertones of wild cherries. This Chile ranges from 2-4 on a heat scale of 1 to 10. The New Mexico Chile may be referred to as the California Chile or Chile Colorado. New Mexico Chiles are commonly used in Red Mexican or Southwestern Sauces and is grown in Mexico. This mildly hot Chile also comes in a 100 pure powdered form and is used to make Ristras
Physical
Color: Reddish orange to dark brown. Seeds and stems visible.
Flavor: Pungent chile flavor, sweet, earthy, wild cherry undertones.
Size: ¼ + 20; 80% min. +20; 10% max -20.
Chemical
Moisture: 8% - 20% Sulfites: Negative
Heat Level: Approx. 500-1,000 Scoville units
Ingredient Statement:
Dried New Mexico Chiles.
Shelf Life: 8 - 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).Otherwise 45 Days to 3 Months
Packaging: Plastic jars, bag in box or to customer specifications.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <500,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <000 cfu / g
YEAST: <1000 cfu / g
MOLD: <1000 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 54 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 90mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 28g | 112% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 11g | |
| Vitamin A | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Iron | 311% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
New Mexico Chiles are mildly hot and very popular in Southwest cooking. Great in sauces, salsa, rice dishes, stews and soups. Add directly to the cooking liquid along with other spices, use in stir fry, or add to chicken or fish marinades. Diced for your convenience to aid with prep time in the kitchen!
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Rinse product first with warm water. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes to rehydrate or add directly to recipe that will cook at least 10 minutes. To release more flavor, roast in a 250° degree oven for 3-4 minutes.