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Mulato pepper

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Mulato pepper
Mulato pepper pods (dried)
SpeciesCapsicum annuum
Cultivarmulato
OriginMexico
Heat Low
Scoville scale2,500 - 3,000 SHU

The mulato pepper is one of the two dried varieties of the poblano pepper.[1] Mulatos are dried fully mature poblanos, whereas poblanos that are harvested early and dried are called ancho peppers.

The mulato is flat and wrinkled, and is always brownish-black in color. The average length and width of the mulato is 10 cm and 5 cm, respectively. Its shape is wide at the top, tapering to a blunt point.

The mulato has been described as tasting somewhat like chocolate[2] or licorice, with undertones of cherry and tobacco. Its heat rating is 2,500 to 3,000 on the Scoville scale.

References

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  1. ^ Bray, Matt (October 9, 2021). "Mulato Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses". PepperScale.
  2. ^ Rindels, Sherry (1995-01-13). "They're Hot!!". Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)