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Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

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[1,000-4,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Dried chilaca pepper, earthy smoky flavor, key mole negro ingredient.

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Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

Dried Pasilla Bajio pepper, also called chile negro, is the dried form of the chilaca pepper, a staple of traditional Mexican cuisine and mole negro.

The Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is tall and vigorous, about 90-120 centimeters high, highly productive with long, slender, slightly twisted fruits.

How to Sow Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; fruits ripen in about 85-95 days from transplant.

How to Grow Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

growing requires full sun exposure and regular watering without waterlogging, with soil rich in organic matter and well-drained.

Tips for Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

the fruits, 15-20 cm long and narrow, turn from dark green to blackish-brown at full ripeness, developing the typical wrinkled skin once dried.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids, especially under protected cultivation.

Uses and Curiosities of Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

Pasilla Bajio has a low heat level, between 1,000 and 4,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: earthy and slightly smoky in flavor, it is a key ingredient in mole negro and traditional Mexican sauces.

Properties of Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

dried and rich in capsaicin, responsible for its mild heat, it also retains good amounts of vitamin A and antioxidants.

Nutritional Values of Dried Pasilla Bajio Pepper

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
  • Fat: 0.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g