How hot is the Ancho San Louis?

The Ancho San Louis measures 1,000–2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Ancho San Louis

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Often sold dried as Ancho San Louis. Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, heart pods. Rates 1,000–2,000 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily. Bred by Puebla, Mexico.

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NameAncho San Louis

Alternative Name(s)Chile Ancho San Louis; Poblano (dried) San Louis

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-D-2-009RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 2,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHeart

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Puebla, Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Often sold dried as Ancho San Louis. Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, heart pods. Rates 1,000–2,000 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily. Bred by Puebla, Mexico.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026