Chipotle chili | crushed | 3-6 mm | dark red

What is it about / Product description

Chipotle chili is smoked jalapeño from Mexico and Spain and is one of the classics of Mexican cuisine. The coarsely crushed pieces, about 3–6 mm in size, shine dark red and bring a balanced, medium heat to your dishes. At Biova you receive this aromatic specialty as practical bulk goods for professional use.

Through traditional smoking over mesquite wood, the jalapeños lose a large part of their water content and develop an intensely smoky-fruity aroma. The coarse granulation ensures an even distribution in the dish and heat that is easy to dose, ideal for seasoning blends and BBQ rubs. Biova pays attention to gentle drying and careful cleaning so that you receive a high-quality, color-stable spice with consistent quality.

In sauces, marinades and grill blends, chipotle chili gives meat, vegetables and plant-based alternatives a characteristic smoky grilled note. The crushed form is particularly suitable for braised dishes, stews and dips, as aroma and color develop quickly. This allows you to add an authentically Mexican touch to everyday and professional kitchens with little effort.

Origin

The jalapeño pods come, depending on availability, from Mexico and Spain, two established growing regions with a warm, sunny climate. These conditions promote even ripening, intense color and a pronounced aroma. Biova works with selected producers who pay attention to variety-typical heat levels and clean raw material.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The chilies are cultivated in open fields or protected facilities and harvested at full ripeness. They are then traditionally smoked over mesquite wood, combined with gentle drying, before the pods are coarsely crushed to approx. 3–6 mm. Afterwards, the chili is filled as bulk goods into containers of around 1.05 kg for further processing.

Special features

Characteristic is the combination of smoky BBQ aroma and fruity chili notes with medium heat. The coarse granulation ensures good visibility in the final product, for example in salsas, rubs or seasoning blends. Compared to fine powder, the aroma remains stable for longer and the heat is perceived as more harmonious.

Differences in origin and processing

Mexican product often offers a particularly intense smoky aroma and traditionally influenced smoking methods. Spanish variants are usually characterized by very uniform quality and carefully selected fruits. Depending on the harvest year, Biova combines the best qualities to provide a consistently high-quality product for the professional kitchen.

Taste & smell

The aroma is distinctly smoky with notes of mesquite wood, complemented by fruity chili and light roasted nuances. In taste, it shows a pleasant, medium heat that does not overpower other ingredients but supports them. The dark red color and intense fragrance make this chili a defining component of many BBQ and Tex-Mex recipes.

Possible applications

• Refine BBQ rubs, dry marinades and grill blends for meat, poultry and plant-based alternatives
• Round off braised dishes, chili con carne, bean pans and stews with smoky depth
• Enhance sauces, dips, salsas and burger sauces with fruity-smoky heat

Product specification

• Country of origin: Mexico, Spain
• Granulation: crushed, approx. 3–6 mm
• Color: dark red
• Heat level: medium hot
• Product type: spice, bulk goods
• Pack weight: approx. 1.05 kg per unit