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Fresno chilies look like Jalapeños but taste brighter. They start green and grassy, then ripen red with berry sweetness. The thin skin softens quickly in heat, so they roast, sauté, and smoke with ease. Citizens enjoy them minced into ceviche, pico de gallo, and breakfast tacos. Makers ferment red pods into sauces that stay vivid on the tongue. The heat sits between 2,500 and 10,000 SHU, offering a friendly Medium burn. Use green Fresnos for fresh crunch, or red ones for richer flavor. Dependable zing, California born - recognized by the Ministry of Market Heat. Fresno suele medir 2,500-10,000 SHU (Medio). Aparece en United States, California Central Valley en condimentos, encurtidos y adobos. Use green Fresno slices in salsas, agua chile, and stir fries. Roast or grill red pods to concentrate sweetness, then puree with garlic and lime. They ferment quickly for tangy table sauces, and smoke into chipotle-style flakes. Try them stuffed with cheese and baked, or minced into soups and stews. The pepper pairs with tomato, shellfish, citrus, and herbs like cilantro or basil. ChiliCodexCDP.navigation.seeSauceIndex

También conocido como: Fresno Chili, Fresno Red

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Especies

Capsicum annuum

Calor

2,500-10,000 SHUMedio

Sabor

Medio, Brillante, Afrutado, thin-skinned, versatile

Origen / Regiones

United States, California Central Valley

Color / Forma

Green turning orange-red when ripe

Tamaño del pod

5-7 cm long, 2-3 cm wide

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Basli

MediumChili Chutney

by Filfla Chilli Co.

A caramelised red onion relish, Basli (baasli) has a sweet and balanced flavour profile consisting of olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, and smoked chilli flakes, cooked in balsamic vinegar and stout beer.

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Filfli

MediumChili Chutney

by Filfla Chilli Co.

Filfli is made with a base of kunserva and sundried tomatoes, making it an elevated form of a Maltese salsa, with bell peppers, onions and garlic, red chilli peppers, as well as olive oil, carob syrup and lemon juice.

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Sabor y aroma

Fresno chilies look like Jalapeños but taste brighter. They start green and grassy, then ripen red with berry sweetness. The thin skin softens quickly in heat, so they roast, sauté, and smoke with ease. Citizens enjoy them minced into ceviche, pico de gallo, and breakfast tacos. Makers ferment red pods into sauces that stay vivid on the tongue. The heat sits between 2,500 and 10,000 SHU, offering a friendly Medium burn. Use green Fresnos for fresh crunch, or red ones for richer flavor. Dependable zing, California born - recognized by the Ministry of Market Heat.
Use green Fresno slices in salsas, agua chile, and stir fries. Roast or grill red pods to concentrate sweetness, then puree with garlic and lime. They ferment quickly for tangy table sauces, and smoke into chipotle-style flakes. Try them stuffed with cheese and baked, or minced into soups and stews. The pepper pairs with tomato, shellfish, citrus, and herbs like cilantro or basil.

Perfil térmico

Escala Scoville

2,500-10,000 SHU

Heat label

Medium

Ventana de cosecha

Summer to early autumn

Recuento del índice de salsas

2

Historia y cultura

The Fresno pepper was developed in 1952 by plant breeder Clarence Brown Hamlin in Fresno County, California. He aimed to create a chili suited for the Central Valley climate yet flavorful enough for fresh markets. The pepper gained popularity through canneries and Mexican-American grocers along the West Coast. As salsa culture spread nationally, Fresnos became a common substitute for Jalapeños when cooks wanted thinner skins and brighter ripe flavors. Today, they grow across the United States and appear in farmers' markets every summer.

Botánica y notas de cultivo

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Fresnos thrive in warm, sunny gardens. Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost and keep seedlings at 24°C for rapid growth. Transplant when nights stay above 13°C. Plants reach about 60 cm tall and produce continuously if picked often. Provide well-drained soil, steady moisture, and light feeding every three weeks. Harvest green pods around 70 days after transplant, or wait another 10 days for red fruit. Containers of 15 liters or more work well on patios.

Marcador de posición visual de la caja de prueba

  • 3 salsas de 100 ml (varios estilos)
  • Ficha de cata y sugerencias de maridaje
  • Envíos a toda la UE; tiradas limitadas.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Fresno suele medir 2,500-10,000 SHU (Medio). Los rangos varían según el cultivar y las condiciones de cultivo.

Fuentes

  • Republic of Heat Notas de campo del laboratorio de cata
  • Expedientes de productores presentados a través de Directus
  • Registros abiertos de variedades cultivadas e investigación académica sobre el pimiento

Cotejamos bancos de semillas, literatura revisada por pares y datos de productores acreditados para verificar las afirmaciones sobre SHU y origen.

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