Dried Chili Whole | Red Chili Spice

Dried chiles offer a range of flavors, from fruity and smoky to earthy and spicy, depending on the variety. They are typically pliable, deeply colored (red, brown, or black), and fragrant when fresh. Darker dried chiles, like black or purple varieties, tend to have richer, dried fruit flavors, while red chiles offer brighter, more tropical notes and varying degrees of heat. 

• Texture: Fresh dried chiles should be flexible and pliable, not brittle, and should feel somewhat like dried fruit, such as a prune or raisin. 
• Color: Look for vibrant, deep colors, avoiding those that appear dull or faded. 
• Aroma: Fresh dried chiles will have a noticeable, often fruity or smoky, aroma. 
• Flavor: Dried chiles offer a range of flavors, including fruity, earthy, smoky, and spicy, with the intensity varying by type
• Heat: The heat in dried chiles is concentrated in the seeds and membranes and can be lessened by removing them.