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Mulato pepper
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Mulato pepper pods (dried)
Species Capsicum annuum
Cultivar mulato
Origin Mexico
Heat Low
Scoville scale 2,500 - 3,000 SHU

The mulato pepper is a special type of dried chili pepper. It comes from the poblano pepper, which is a popular chili in Mexico. Think of it like how a raisin is a dried grape!

Mulato peppers are poblanos that have been left on the plant to ripen fully. They turn a dark reddish-brown color before being picked and dried. Another dried poblano is the ancho pepper, which is made from poblanos picked earlier.

What Does a Mulato Pepper Look Like?

A mulato pepper is usually flat and has a wrinkled surface. It's always a brownish-black color, which makes it easy to spot.

These peppers are about 10 centimeters (4 inches) long. They are also about 5 centimeters (2 inches) wide. They start wide at the top and then get narrower towards a blunt point.

What Does it Taste Like?

The mulato pepper has a unique flavor. Some people say it tastes a bit like chocolate or even licorice. You might also notice hints of cherry and tobacco in its flavor. This makes it a favorite in many Mexican dishes.

How Hot is a Mulato Pepper?

Mulato peppers are not super spicy. They have a mild heat level. Their spiciness is measured on the Scoville scale. Mulato peppers usually score between 2,500 and 3,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). To give you an idea, a jalapeño pepper is usually much hotter!

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