Anaheim Pepper
🇺🇸 United States
About Anaheim Pepper
The Anaheim pepper is a mild chili pepper that is commonly used in Mexican cuisine. It is named after the city of Anaheim, which is located in California, USA. Anaheim peppers have a Scoville heat unit (SHU) rating of 500 to 2,500, making them quite mild. They are usually green when unripe and turn red when fully matured. Anaheim peppers have a slightly sweet flavor and a thin, crisp texture. They are often used in chile rellenos, which are stuffed with cheese or meat and fried.