Ancho chilli flakes, dark red 1–3 mm, mild

Product description

Ancho chilli is the dried form of the Mexican poblano chilli and is one of the classic mild chillies in Mexican cooking. In this coarsely crushed 1–3 mm cut it lends dishes a deep dark red colour and a pleasant, gently spicy heat.

Its fruity, sweet notes with hints of raisins, liquorice, tobacco and coffee make this mild chilli an extremely versatile seasoning. Biova relies on carefully selected raw material and gentle processing so that colour, aroma and flavour remain as authentic as possible.

With a mild heat level of around 1,000–5,000 Scoville, ancho chilli can be used generously and combines well with hotter chillies. It is ideal for sauces, marinades, stews, rubs and custom spice blends with an authentic Mexican character.

Origin

The poblanos used come from Mexico, where warm, sunny weather and long growing seasons promote an intense flavour profile. In these traditional growing regions the fruits develop their typical dark red to almost black colour and their characteristic, multi-layered taste.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The chillies are harvested fully ripe once they have developed their dark red colour. They are then gently dried before the pods are cleaned and processed into a coarse granulate of around 1–3 mm, which allows precise dosing in the kitchen.

Key features

Compared with many other chilli varieties, ancho is very mild, so its aroma clearly takes centre stage. The coarse, granular structure and intense dark red colour add visual depth and texture to sauces, rubs and marinades; supplied by Biova in bulk, it is particularly attractive for higher-volume users.

Differences in origin and processing

Mexican ancho chillies are known for their complex flavour profile, which is closely linked to local growing conditions and traditional drying methods. Faster drying processes or other growing regions often result in lighter colours and less pronounced aromas, which is why Biova relies on gentle processing of the raw material.

Taste & aroma

This mild chilli offers a warm, restrained heat with fruity and slightly sweet notes. Typical associations are raisins, dark tobacco, liquorice and a hint of coffee, accompanied by an intense but not pungent aroma that gives dishes a rounded, harmonious spice.

Suggested uses

• As a base seasoning for chilli con carne, stews, braises and dark sauces.
• In marinades and rubs for meat, poultry or vegetables, ideally combined with hotter chillies.
• For creative ideas such as chocolate–chilli desserts, fruity salsas or your own spice blends.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Mexico
• Cut size: crushed, approx. 1–3 mm (coarse granulate)
• Colour: dark red
• Heat level: approx. 1,000–5,000 Scoville (mild)
• Pack size: approx. 1.01 kg bulk