JAPONES CHILE

1# Bag $10.06

JAPONES CHILE

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Description:

The Japones Chile is a small, narrow chile that is native to China and Japan and is common in some regions of Mexico. Japones Chile is a green chile about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide that matures to a dark red color. Only moderately hot, it provides spicy heat to sauces, salsas, marinades, stews, casseroles and meat dishes. Popular in Asian dishes, this pepper is similar to the De Arbol Chile. Scoville heat units are 15,000 to 35,000.

Product Description

The Japones Chile is a small, pointed chile, 2-3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. This chile is similar in appearance to the De Arbol. Though the walls of the Japones are thicker. Dried Japones Chiles are medium hot and good with Asian dishes.

Physical

Color: Reddish to dark brown.

Flavor: Pungent chile flavor, sweet, woody, earthy, heat.

Size: Approximately 2-5 inches in length.

Chemical

Moisture: <20% Sulfites: N/A

Heat Level: Approx. 15,000-36,000 Scoville Heat Units

Ingredient Statement:

Dried Japones Chiles.

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

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: <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 54
  % Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
   
   
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 0Mg 0%
Sodium 91mg 4%
   
Total Carbohydrate 70g 23%
Dietary Fiber 29g 116%
Sugars 41g  
Protein 11g  
Vitamin A 503%
Vitamin C 52%
Calcium 5%
Iron 33%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Japones Chiles are usually found in spicier Asian and Oriental dishes, add to Thai curry dishes and peanut sauces. Delicious in stir-fry, pilaf, orzo stuffing and vegetable dishes.

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. Once rehydrated, dice or puree and add to a recipe.