Pasilla de Oaxaca

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Pasilla de Oaxaca
Chile Pasilla de Oaxaca; Pasilla Negro de OaxacaEdit
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C. annuum
1,000 - 2,500
RedEdit
Long/taperedEdit
MexicoEdit
Landrace - MexicoEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

Often sold dried as Pasilla de Oaxaca. A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 1,000–2,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. Originates from Mexico. From the work of Mexico (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

How hot is the Pasilla de Oaxaca?

The Pasilla de Oaxaca measures 1,000–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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