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Thai Chile Red
Small Chile. Serious Fire.
Origin: Mexico Very Hot Typical season: Year-round
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About
The iconic bird's eye chile, fully ripened to a vivid red. Thai Chile Red packs 50,000–100,000 Scoville units into a slender pod — the heat backbone of Southeast Asian cooking and a favorite for craft hot sauce makers. Sourced from specialty growers in Sinaloa and Chihuahua.
Flavor
Bright, sharp heat with subtle fruity and earthy notes beneath the burn. Dries and grinds beautifully without losing its punch.
Uses
Curries, stir-fries, sambals, chili oils, hot sauces, Asian food service programs and craft sauce manufacturing.
Packaging
5 lb and 10 lb cartons, retail clamshells on request
Growing Regions
Sinaloa & Chihuahua, Mexico
Seasonality
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Wholesale Availability
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