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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

Origin:

Cobán, Guatemala

Aliases:

 Chile Cobanero

Process:

Air-dried

Heat index: Hot
Tasting notes:

Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire

Ingredients

Kosher
non gmo clear
non irradiated clear
no preservatives clear
Salt Free
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
I love Burlap & Barrel’s lightly smoky Cobanero Chili Flakes for pretty much everything when I want to feel warm.
The burnished red flakes add a bright fruitiness and tantalizing spiciness unlike the straightforward heat of standard crushed red pepper.
It's a hot, fruity and tangy chili pepper that works great on everything from pizza to stir fries

Chili Comparison Guide

Explore origins, tasting notes and heat levels

Spice Heat level Description Tasting notes
Black Urfa Chili
Mild
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

Raisin • Espresso • Summer Night

Silk Chili Flakes
Mild
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

Roasted Tomato • Honey • Mediterranean Sun

Cobanero Chili Flakes
Hot
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

Papaya • Roasted Corn • Fire

Hot
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

Fresh Peach • Burnt Hay • Flambé

Medium
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

Sweet Heat • Brick Oven • Perfect Pie

Smoked Chipotle Chili Flakes
Medium
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

Campfire • Roasted Tomato • Hot & Sweet

Red Jalapeño Chili Flakes
Medium
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

Summer Tomato • Sugar Cane • High Burn

Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper Flakes
No heat
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

Cherry • Sun-Dried Tomato • Summer Bounty

SOURCING

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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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Time in Storage None. We import spices at harvest Up to 10 years At least 1 year
Flavor Profile Intense & fresh Stale & bland Inconsistent
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