Cobanero Chili Flakes
A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
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Our Cobanero Chili Flakes are a rare Maya variety of chili pepper with a fierce, bright, slightly smoky heat and a lush, fruity, peachy aroma. The chilis are grown in the mountains around the city of Cobán, Guatemala. They're spicier than serrano peppers and in the same range as cayenne. Perfect for anyone who appreciates true chili flavor!
Highlights
Cobán, Guatemala
Chile Cobanero
Air-dried
Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire
Zanzibar Black Peppercorns, Cured Sumac, Smoked Pimenton Paprika
Ingredients
Cobanero chili pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Cooking tips
- Add to your pot of beans, roasts or braises
- Add to your marinades or sauces for an extra kick
Chili Comparison Guide
Explore origins, tasting notes and heat levels
| Spice | Heat level | Description | Tasting notes |
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Mild
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Origin:
Urfa, Turkey Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Deeply savory and not-so-spicy with cocoa and dried fruit notes.
Origin:
Urfa, Turkey
Tasting Notes:
Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night
Heat Level: Mild
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Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night |
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Mild
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Origin:
Kahramanmaras, Turkey Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Summery, mildly spicy, versatile Aleppo-variety pepper flakes.
Origin:
Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Tasting Notes:
Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun
Heat Level: Mild
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Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun |
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Hot
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Origin:
Cobán, Guatemala A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
A rare Maya variety of chili with a fierce, smoky heat and a lush, fruity aroma.
Origin:
Cobán, Guatemala
Tasting Notes:
Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire
Heat Level: Hot
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Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire |
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Hot
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Origin:
Fire Tongue Farms, California Classic cayenne powder, plenty hot with a sweet backbone.
Classic cayenne powder, plenty hot with a sweet backbone.
Origin:
Fire Tongue Farms, California
Tasting Notes:
Fresh Peach • Burnt Hay • Flambé
Heat Level: Hot
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Fresh Peach • Burnt Hay • Flambé |
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Medium
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Origin:
Jersey City, NJ, USA The ideal garnish for perfect pizza, smoky, spicy and sweet.
The ideal garnish for perfect pizza, smoky, spicy and sweet.
Origin:
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Tasting Notes:
Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie
Heat Level: Medium
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Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie |
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Medium
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Origin:
Santa Cruz, California Vine-ripened and smoked over fruit tree branches, hot and smoky.
Vine-ripened and smoked over fruit tree branches, hot and smoky.
Origin:
Santa Cruz, California
Tasting Notes:
Campfire • Roasted Tomato • Hot & Sweet
Heat Level: Medium
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Campfire • Roasted Tomato • Hot & Sweet |
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Medium
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Origin:
Santa Cruz, California Vine-ripened chilis, spicy and sweet, intensely fresh.
Vine-ripened chilis, spicy and sweet, intensely fresh.
Origin:
Santa Cruz, California
Tasting Notes:
Summer Tomato • Sugar Cane • High Burn
Heat Level: Medium
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Summer Tomato • Sugar Cane • High Burn |
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No heat
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Origin:
Norwich Meadows Farm, NY, USA Sweet pepper flakes bursting with a creamy, mild, summery flavor.
Sweet pepper flakes bursting with a creamy, mild, summery flavor.
Origin:
Norwich Meadows Farm, NY, USA
Tasting Notes:
Cherry • Sun-Dried Tomato • Summer Bounty
Heat Level: No heat
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Cherry • Sun-Dried Tomato • Summer Bounty |
RECIPES
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My Best Mapo Tofu, with Mắc Khén Pepper -
Adult Pizza Toast -
Traditional Sri Lankan Chicken Curry with Ghee and Cinnamon Rice -
Aash / Noodles with Meat Sauce and Yogurt -
Pasta e Ceci -
Warm Marinated Olives -
Sautéed Escarole -
Shark-shuka -
Chicken Salad with Indian Spices -
Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence, Cinnamon & Cloves -
Doña Irma's Cobanero Salsa -
Cobanero Beer Butter Mussels -
Recado Cobanero -
Ilham's Yellow Lempah Fish
SOURCING
Cobanero chilis are only cultivated in the area around the city of Cobán in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. It is one of the oldest domesticated chili varietals.
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