Guajillo chili | crushed | 1-3 mm | dark red | Scoville Units: 1.000-8.000

What is it about / Product description

Guajillo chili is one of the most important chilies in Mexican cuisine and is obtained from fully ripe Mirasol pods. The dark red fruits are gently dried and then processed into a coarse crush of about 1–3 mm. This creates a mildly to moderately hot chili spice that gives dishes depth, color and an authentic Mexican touch.

Thanks to Biova’s careful processing, the typical berry-like aroma with hints of dried fruit, pine resin and fine herbs is largely preserved. The granulated structure ensures an even distribution of heat and makes dosing easier – ideal as bulk goods for professional kitchens and ambitious home cooks. The defined heat range of around 1,000–8,000 Scoville makes this spice extremely versatile.

In practice, Guajillo chili proves to be extremely flexible: it refines sauces, salsas, braised dishes, stews and rice dishes as well as marinades and rubs. The coarsely crushed chili can be cooked directly with the dish, incorporated into spice blends or sprinkled as a topping over finished dishes. This Biova specialty lets you bring authentic Mexican flavors to your kitchen in no time.

Origin

The chilies come from Mexico, where Capsicum annuum varieties ripen optimally under warm, dry conditions with intense sunlight. These conditions promote even ripening, an intense red color and a harmonious aroma profile. Experienced growers ensure consistently high raw material quality.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The Mirasol chilies are cultivated in open fields and harvested by hand at full ripeness. They are then traditionally dried in the sun or with gentle warm air until the typical leathery skin develops. For Biova, the pods are destemmed, inspected and processed into a coarse, granulated crush of 1–3 mm.

Special features

Characteristic is the combination of mild to medium heat and a complex, fruity-warm aroma. The intensely dark red color gives sauces, marinades and rubs an appetizing appearance. As granulated bulk goods with a defined grain size, this chili spice is ideal for consistent recipes and larger production volumes.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the Mexican growing region, nuances in fruitiness, spiciness and grassy notes may occur. Gentle drying that preserves essential oils and color is crucial for quality. Biova pays attention to uniform grain size and sensory testing to ensure a stable Guajillo profile.

Taste & aroma

Sensory-wise, this spice offers a warm, berry-like aroma with notes of dried fruit, pine resin and a fine green-tea tone. The heat is pleasantly mild to moderate and supports other ingredients without overpowering them. It is particularly harmonious in combination with garlic, cumin and tomatoes.

Possible applications

• As a base for Mexican sauces, salsas, enchilada and taco sauces
• In marinades and rubs for beef, pork, lamb and poultry
• For seasoning stews, chili con carne, vegetable stir-fries and rice dishes

Product specification

• Country of origin: Mexico
• Grain size: crushed, approx. 1–3 mm (granulated / coarse)
• Color: dark red
• Heat level: approx. 1,000–8,000 Scoville (mild to moderate)
• Product type: Food, spice, bulk goods
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per bag