AgroMex Direct

N° 02 · Zacatecas, MX · 1,000–2,000 SHU

Chile Ancho Seco

the dried poblano

"Wide one." The dried form of the poblano — broad, heart-shaped, mahogany. Sweet raisin, tamarind, and roasted coffee. Soul of the holy trinity for mole poblano.

Soft, pliable, never brittle — hand-sorted to remove loose stems and dust. 15,500 lbs on the Dallas floor today.

Mole poblanoEnchilada sauceMarinades
Chile Ancho Seco, whole dried pods — macro texture
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Every size, one price list

Four ounces to a pallet.

One price per format — pasilla or ancho, you pay the same. Every pound ships from Dallas.

Spec

On paper.

Scoville range1,000–2,000 SHU
NoseSweet raisin, tamarind, roasted coffee
Moisture≤ 12%
ASTA color≥ 80
HTS code0904.22.7600
Shelf life18 months
OriginValle de Jerez, Zacatecas, MX
FormatWhole · stems on · hand-sorted

In the kitchen

Toast. Rehydrate. Blend.

  1. 01

    Toast

    30–60 seconds per side on a dry comal or skillet, pressing lightly, until aromatic and pliable.

  2. 02

    Rehydrate

    Cover with hot water and soak 15–20 minutes until soft. Keep the soaking liquid for the blender.

  3. 03

    Blend

    Into moles, salsas, and braising sauces. Strain the purée for a silk finish.

  • Wipe pods with a damp cloth before toasting
  • Store sealed, cool, dark, and dry — 18-month shelf life
  • Save the soaking liquid to thin your sauce
  • Don't let pods smoke on the comal — burnt chile is bitter
  • Don't boil the pods; a hot-water soak is enough
  • Don't refrigerate dry pods; condensation is the enemy

Procurement questions

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